Paul McCartney - Used To Be Bad: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Used To Be Bad" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Used To Be Bad ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Used To Be Bad" smoothly on your ukulele.

 E7
I used to be bad, but
I don't have to be bad no more
        A7
Yeah, I used to be bad, but
                          E7
I don't have to be bad no more
                  B7
Well, there ain't no doubt about it
      A7                    E7
People, it's something you can't ignore

        E7
Well, I ain't good looking
People, you know I've been up on a shelf
         A7
Yes, I know I am not good looking,
                             E7
and I've been put up on the shelf
             B7
But I got a sweet disposition,
   A7             E7
I like to enjoy myself

I used to be bad, but
I don't have to be bad no more
Yeah, I used to be bad, but
I don't have to be bad no more
You know I learned my lesson a long, long time ago

Well, no matter what you say, no matter what you do
You got one life to live,
it's going to come back home to you
I used to be bad, but
I don't have to be bad no more
Yeah, people,
I learned my lesson a long, long time ago
Yeah, yeah, yeah

The good Lord made this world
and everything that's in it
Well, the way I see it, baby you
got to love it to the limit
Oh yes, now people,
it's something you can't ignore, yeah
Yes, I used to be bad, but
I ain't going to be bad no more

Well, the way you treat me
darling made me understand
Never quit you baby,
I'm gonna love you to the end
Yeah, I used to be bad, but
I ain't going to be bad no more (no more)
Yes, I learned my lesson a long, long time ago

Yes, I learned my lesson a long, long time ago
Yes, I learned my lesson
You're going to reap just what you sow

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A7

Ukulele chord A7

E7

Ukulele chord E7

B7

Ukulele chord B7

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Used To Be Bad" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Used To Be Bad" by Paul McCartney.

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