Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: E, A, D, C#m, C · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] N.C. Ah, hey E A E A E A E A [Verse] E Haven't heard from you A in a couple of months E But I'm out right now, A and I'm all freaked up E And you're callin' my phone, A you're all alone E A And I'm sensin' some undertone E And I'm right here with A all my friends E But you're sendin' me A your new address E And I know we're done, A I know we're through E A But, God, when I look at you [Refrain] E D My brain goes, "Ah" C#m Can't hear my thoughts C (I cannot hear my thoughts) E Like blah-blah-blah-blah D (Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah) Should probably C#m I should probably, probably not C I should probably, probably not [Pre-Chorus] E A Seein' you tonight, E A It's a bad idea, right? E A Seein' you tonight, E A It's a bad idea, right? E A Seein' you tonight, E A It's a bad idea, right? E A Seein' you tonight E Freak it, it's fine [Chorus] E A Yes, I know that he's my ex E A But can't two people reconnect? E A I only see him as a friend E A (The biggest lie I ever said) E A Oh, yes, I know that he's my ex E A But can't two people reconnect? E A I only see him as a friend E (I just tripped and A fell into his bed) [Verse] E Now I'm gettin' in the car, A wreckin' all my plans N.C. I know I should stop A But I can't E And I told my friends A I was asleep E But I never said where, A in his sheets E And I pull to your place A on the second floor E And you're standin', A smiling at the door E A And I'm sure I've seen much hotter men E A But I really can't remember when [Refrain] E D My brain goes, "Ah" C#m Can't hear my thoughts C (I cannot hear my thoughts) E Like blah-blah-blah-blah D (Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah) Should probably C#m I should probably, probably not C I should probably, probably not [Pre-Chorus] E A Seein' you tonight (Ah) E A It's a bad idea, right? E A Seein' you tonight E A It's a bad idea, right? E A Seein' you tonight E A It's a bad idea, right? E A Seein' you tonight E Freak it, it's fine [Chorus] E A Yes, I know that he's my ex E A But can't two people reconnect? E A I only see him as a friend E A (The biggest lie I ever said) E A Oh, yes, I know that he's my ex E A But can't two people reconnect? E A I only see him as a friend E (I just tripped and A fell into his bed) [Bridge] E Oh, yes, I know that he's my ex E E A E A E A Can't two people reconnect? E A E A E A E A (The biggest lie I ever said) E (I just tripped and A fell into his bed) E A E A My brain goes, "Ah" E A Can't hear my thoughts E (The biggest lie A I ever said) E A E A My brain goes, "Ah" E A Can't hear my thoughts E (I just tripped and A fell into his bed) [Outro] E A E A Thoughts E A E A Blah E A E A Thoughts E A E A Blah E A E ALSO PLAY: TAB: bad Idea right? TAB: bad idea right? ver.2
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 11th of August 2023, the track was released and produced by Dan Nigro. The soundtrack was written by Olivia Rodrigo & Dan Nigro. The Guitar on this track was played by Dan Nigro.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: E, A, D, C#m, C
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| E – 022100 A – x02220 D – xx0232 C#m – x46654 C – x32010 | E – 1402 A – 2100 D – 2220 C#m – 1104 C – 0003 |

Track Info
- Song: Bad Idea Right
- Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
- Written by Olivia Rodrigo & Dan Nigro
- Produced by Dan Nigro
- Album: GUTS
- Released Date: 11 August 2023
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Bad Idea Right in?
Bad Idea Right is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Bad Idea Right?
You need E, A, D, C#m, C to play Bad Idea Right by Olivia Rodrigo.
Do I need a capo for Bad Idea Right?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Bad Idea Right by Olivia Rodrigo.
How hard is Bad Idea Right to play on guitar?
Bad Idea Right by Olivia Rodrigo is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.