Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits - Acoustic Guitar Lesson

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Bad Habits


Bad Habits is Ed Sheeran's lead single from his 2021 album =, marking his first solo release in over four years. The track explores themes of addiction with a sound reminiscent of The Weeknd and 1980s synthpop. For electric guitar players, it offers an accessible entry point into modern pop-rock songwriting with straightforward chord progressions and rhythmic patterns.

  • Released 25 June 2021 as the lead single from the album = (Equals), Ed Sheeran's fifth studio album.
  • Music critics noted similarities to The Weeknd's production style and Bronski Beat's synth-driven approach.
  • The song addresses addiction lyrically and became available on limited edition CD and cassette formats.

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