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Bad at Love

Halsey

KeyC major
Tempo118 BPM
Duration3:01

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Bad at Love by Halsey in?

This transcription starts in C major.

What tempo is Bad at Love?

The estimated tempo is 118 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Bad at Love?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → C → F → G (11 occurrences); F → G → F → G (10 occurrences); G → F → G → C (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Bad at Love?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → IV → V in C major; V → I → IV → V in C major; V → IV → V → I in C major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Bad at Love use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the intro at 0:08 and the verse at 0:16. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Bad at Love in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Bad at Love structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → pre-chorus (0:28) → chorus (0:44) → verse (1:02) → pre-chorus (1:19) → chorus (1:35) → bridge (2:07) → chorus (2:23).

How long is this version of Bad at Love?

The transcribed version lasts 3:01. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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