Bad Things

This transcription starts in D major.

The estimated tempo is 69 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D → Amaj6 → Bm → D (11 occurrences); Amaj6 → Bm → D → G (11 occurrences); Bm → D → G → D (11 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → Vmaj6 → vi → I in D major; Vmaj6 → vi → I → IV in D major; vi → I → IV → I in D 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.

Yes! In D major: The hopscotch progression (V → vi → I → IV) shows up in the intro at 0:01 and the chorus at 0:15. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The ii–V–I progression (ii → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 0:24 and 1:33. Jazz’s trusty route home: set up some tension, turn it up, then let it resolve.

The transcription starts in 2/4.

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:13) → verse (0:41) → chorus (1:09) → verse (1:51) → chorus (2:19) → bridge (3:00) → chorus (3:28).

The transcribed version lasts 3:58. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.