How to play Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran

Key, tempo & difficulty

Bad Habits is played in the key of C# Minor, at 130 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Bad Habits

How to play Bad Habits on guitar

Looking for Bad Habits guitar chords? Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of C# Minor. The main guitar chords are C#m, A, E, B. Place a capo on fret 2 to match the original pitch. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Bad Habits on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Bad Habits chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Bad Habits on piano

Want to play Bad Habits on piano? Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of C# Minor. The piano chords are C#m, A, E, B. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Bad Habits at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Bad Habits on ukulele

Bad Habits translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of C# Minor. The ukulele chords are C#m, A, E, B. Place a capo on fret 2 to match the original pitch. If you're searching for easy Bad Habits ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Bad Habits on bass

The bass line for Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran follows the chord progression in the key of C# Minor. The chords are C#m, A, E, B. SongView's AI transcribes the Bad Habits bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Bad Habits

To practice Bad Habits efficiently, start by learning the C#m, A, E, B chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Bad Habits is in the key of C# Minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. Use a capo on fret 2 to match the original recording. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Bad Habits at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.