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Bad Luck

Noah Kahan

03:08

BG#mE

How to play Bad Luck on guitar

Bad Luck by Noah Kahan uses 3 chords: B, G#m, E. It's a beginner-friendly song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyBeginner
Duration03:08
Chords3
BWhat if I told you that I got sober? That IG#mgot older? That I got that tattoo off my shoulder? That I'm strongEagain and fun again? Would you love meBthen? What if you saw me? What if you hate me? What ifG#mI'm failing or mentally ill? Would you call me crazy? Would you letEme in? Would you let me in? Would you love meBthen? I told you that my whole life coulda sworn I would die young. MyG#mlast words, twenty-two years on my tongue. I'mEbad luck. I'm bad luck. I'm badBluck. You know that I've spent long nights brain fried, talking too much. I'mG#ma booze bag, do bad, burnout dead drunk. Yeah, I'mEbad luck. I'm bad luck. I'm badBluck. Whoa, oh, oh, oh. Whoa, oh. Whoa,G#moh. Whoa,Eoh, oh, oh.BIt's not your fault that my brain is vacant, that theG#mworld is trash and my dumb ass just got completely wasted. You washedEyour hands of all my sins. Have I lost youBthen? Sometimes I hated my lack of patience. And sometimesG#mlove feels like a noun in some new foreign language. And nowEmy heart is bent and worn so thin. Can you sew theBskin?
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What chords are in Bad Luck by Noah Kahan?

Bad Luck by Noah Kahan uses 3 chords: B, G#m, E. With just 3 chords, it's one of the more approachable songs to learn on guitar.

Do I need a capo to play Bad Luck by Noah Kahan?

A capo on fret 4 is the most popular way to play Bad Luck. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 4, you'd play G, Em, C, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Bad Luck hard to play on guitar?

Bad Luck is one of the easiest songs you can learn on guitar. With 3 chords (B, G#m, E), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Bad Luck on guitar?

Yes — Bad Luck is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 3 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Bad Luck by Noah Kahan?

Bad Luck by Noah Kahan is 03:08 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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Easy Guitar Chords·Learn Any Song·Beginner Lessons