Elle King - Bonafide: Guitar Chords

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

Learn Bonafide Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Elle King

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

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

      F#                           B
I was always gonna end up on the wrong side of
the track
        C#7                                  F#
I'm a blonde hair, nutcase, freakshow, certified
damn maniac
                                         B
The wheels upstairs are turnin', but I swear
that hamster died
           C#7                         F#
You could bet your ass I'm crazy bona fide
                                 B
Hell raisin' and high water, my tire's done
gone flat
         C#7                         F#
I'm the bottom of the barrel with a target on
my back
                                     B
My mind goes to the gutter, man, to me that's
aimin' high
           C#7
You could bet your ass I'm crazy bona fide

Chorus:
      B                       F#
Bona fide on the Bible, bona fide on arrival
                                            C#7
Them lights are on, but, baby, they ain't bright
(They ain't bright)
    B                                   F#
So hit me where it hurts 'cause, honey, I've
answered to worse
                                         C#7
I was born a little wrong, but that's alright
(That's alright)
                                       F#
You could bet your ass I'm crazy bona fide

I'm salt poured in my coffee, I'm sugar in the tank
I'm down to my last dollar laughin' on down
to the bank
I stay off the wagon 'cause that horse is
too damn high
You can bet your ass I'm crazy bona fide

Chorus:
Bona fide on the Bible, bona fide on arrival
Them lights are on, but, baby, they ain't bright
(They ain't bright)
So hit me where it hurts 'cause, honey,
I've answered to worse
I was born a little wrong, but that's alright
(That's alright)
You can bet your ass I'm crazy bona fide

My left foot's on my right foot,
my right foot's in my mouth
Hell, I'd be droppin' knowledge, but
I just can't spit it out
I ain't ever lonely 'cause it's me, myself and I
You can bet your ass we're crazy bona fide

Chorus:
Bona fide on the Bible, bona fide on arrival
Them lights are on, but, baby, they ain't bright
(They ain't bright)
So hit me where it hurts 'cause, honey,
I've answered to worse
I was born a little wrong, but that's alright
(That's alright)
You can bet your ass I'm crazy bona fide
You can bet your ass I'm crazy bona fide


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C#7

Guitar chord C#7

F#

Guitar chord F#

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar 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 "Bonafide" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Bonafide" by Elle King.