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Interactive piano tutorial for "Good, Bad But Beautiful" by Shirley Bassey, in B♭ major at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Good, Bad But Beautiful by Shirley Bassey
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Good, Bad But Beautiful" by Shirley Bassey, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrepop · easy listening · jazz
Moodwarm · reflective · hopeful
Signatureclassic lounge ballad with a modern pop sensibility
B major
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cmaj7
F
F
Cm
F7
Bmaj7
B7
Cm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

piano
rich, resonant, carries the main harmonic and melodic material
vocals
female lead, clear and expressive, delivering the lyrics with a warm, intimate timbre
bass
smooth, melodic, provides a warm, supportive foundation
strings
lush, sweeping pads that add depth and emotional color
drums
light, brushed kit with subtle swing, keeps a gentle pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Good, Bad but Beautiful (1975)

Released in autumn 1975, the album spent seven weeks on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 13, and earned a silver disc. It mixes contemporary songs with standards and torch songs, the combination that had driven her commercial resurgence earlier in the decade.

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Artist

Shirley Bassey

Shirley Bassey was born on January 8, 1937, in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales, and grew up to become one of Britain's most celebrated singers. She works primarily in pop, torch songs, and big-band standards, with a powerful belting voice that made her a fixture on the UK charts across several decades. She is also widely recognized for recording three James Bond film themes, including Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979).

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Good, Bad But Beautiful" in?

"Good, Bad But Beautiful" by Shirley Bassey is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Good, Bad But Beautiful"?

"Good, Bad But Beautiful" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Good, Bad But Beautiful"?

The core progression is C♯maj7, F♯, F, Cm, F7, and B♭maj7, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Good, Bad But Beautiful"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, strings, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Good, Bad But Beautiful"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Good, Bad But Beautiful" by Shirley Bassey into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Good, Bad But Beautiful" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Good, Bad But Beautiful" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 97 BPM in B♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Good, Bad But Beautiful" on?

"Good, Bad But Beautiful" appears on Good, Bad but Beautiful (1975).

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