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Bad Habit


"Bad Habit" by Steve Lacy is a soulful R&B song typically performed in the key of F minor. Steve Lacy, a talented multi-instrumentalist and member of the band The Internet, wrote, composed, and performed the song. An interesting fact is that "Bad Habit" showcases Lacy's distinctive falsetto vocals and smooth guitar playing, creating a laid-back and atmospheric vibe. The song's lyrics explore themes of desire, temptation, and self-reflection, while the melody features groovy basslines, funky guitar riffs, and a catchy chorus that captivates listeners with its infectious rhythm and melodic hooks.

Bad Habit - Steve Lacy

sol# sol sol sol#
wanted me
fa DO DO# RE# , sol# DO DO# RE# DO sol sol sol#
I wish I knew , I wish I knew you wanted me
fa DO DO# RE# , sol# DO DO# RE# DO sol sol sol#
I wish I knew , I wish I knew you wanted me
RE# DO FA DO DO# DO FA RE#
What you , ooh , uh , what you do?
RE# DO# FA RE# DO# RE# DO# FA RE#
Made a move , coulda made a move
RE# DO FA DO DO# DO FA RE#
If I knew I'd be with you
DO DO FA DO DO# DO FA RE#
Is it too late to pursue?

la# la# la# la# , la# sol# DO la# sol#
I bite my tongue , it's a bad habit
la# la# la# la# la# la# la# sol# DO la# sol#
Kinda mad that I didn't take a stab at it
sol# DO sol# DO DO sol# DO sol# sol#
Thought you were too good for me , my dear
sol# sol# DO sol# DO sol# DO sol# sol#
Never gave me time of day , my dear
FA sol# sol# FA FA sol# sol#
It's okay , things happen for
FA sol# sol# FA FA sol# sol# , DO . . .
Reasons that I think are sure , yeah

fa DO DO# RE# , sol# DO DO# RE# DO sol sol sol#
I wish I knew , I wish I knew you wanted me ( 4x )

DO3 SOL# FA SOL SOL# SOL# RE# DO
Please say to me
DO3 SOL# FA SOL# LA# SOL# LA#
If this could wind up
LA# DO3 SOL# FA SOL SOL# SOL# RE# DO
I wish you wouldn't play with me
LA# SOL# DO3 DO3 LA#
I wanna know

sol# , la# la# la# la# la# sol# DO la# sol#
Uh , can I bite your tongue like my bad habit?
sol# la# la# la# sol# la# sol# la# sol# DO la# sol#
Would you mind if I tried to make a pass at it?
sol# DO sol# DO sol# DO sol# sol#
Were you not too good for me , my dear?
sol# sol# DO sol# DO sol# DO sol# sol#
Funny you came back to me , my dear
FA sol# sol# FA FA sol# sol#
It's okay , things happen for
FA sol# sol# FA FA sol# sol# , DO . . .
Reasons that I can't ignore , yeah

fa DO DO# RE# , sol# DO DO# RE# DO sol sol sol#
I wish I knew , I wish I knew you wanted me ( 2x )

FA RE# DO# DO DO DO la# DO# DO
You can't surprise a Gemini
sol# sol# la# DO DO la# DO sol#
I'm everywhere , I'm cross - eyed , and
FA RE# DO# DO , DO DO la# DO# DO
Now that you're back , I can't decide
sol# sol# la# DO DO la# DO sol#
If I decide if you're invited
FA RE# DO# DO DO DO la# DO# DO
You always knew the way to wow me
sol# la# DO , DO la# DO sol#
Fuck around , get tongue - tied , and
FA RE# DO# DO DO DO la# DO# DO
I turn it on , I make it rowdy
sol# sol# la# DO , sol# sol# DO DO sol#
Then carry on , but I'm not hidin'
DO la# re# DO la# re# DO la# re# DO# DO# DO
You grabbin' me hard 'cause you know what you found
DO la# sol# , DO la# sol# , DO la# sol# fa
Is biscuits , is gravy , babe , ah - ah