Bad News Chords
Bad News by Melody Gardot is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A6, F#m, C#7, D7, A and B7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
A6 F#m
There's a final curtain
A6 F#m
there's the dotted line
A6 F#m
No more celebration
C#7
no rum no brandy no sparkling wine
D7 C#7
the bad news has arrived
A B7 F#m
it's closing time
A6 F#m
Put on all your armor
A6 F#m
march yourself in line
A6 F#m
swallow all your feelings
C#7
'cause it's coming down to hit tonight
D7 C#7
the bad news has arrived
A B7 F#m
it's closing time
A6 F#m
Hide your sons and daughters
A6 F#m
keep their fragile minds
A6 F#m
let them read the papers
C#7
but cover up the bold headlines
D7 C#7
the bad news has arrived
D7 C#7
the bad news has arrived
D7 C#7
the bad news has arrived
A B7 F#m
it's closing time