Bad Day
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“Bad Day” by R.E.M. is a bass TAB arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck and Michael Mills. It runs 7 pages.
The original published key is F major. It's played at about 196 BPM. It's written for Voice, Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals.
Contains complete lyrics. Its style is Adult Alternative. There are 6 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
- Arrangement
- Bass Tab
- Composers
- Bill Berry , Peter Buck , Michael Mills , Michael Stipe
- Lyricists
- Bill Berry , Peter Buck , Michael Mills , Michael Stipe
- Product #
- MN0073206
- Pages
- 7 Pages
- Instruments
- Voice , Bass Guitar , Backup Vocals
- Vocal Range
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Voice:
- Publisher
- Universal Music Publishing Group
- Date
- 1999
- Metronome
- q = 196
- Original Published Key
- F Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
- Notation
- Bass TAB
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Bad Day” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the bass TAB score for “Bad Day” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Bad Day” is written for voice, bass guitar and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Bad Day” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Bad Day” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Bad Day” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
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