Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits - Acoustic Guitar Lesson

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Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits - Acoustic Lesson

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Bad Habits


Bad Habits is Ed Sheeran's lead single from his 2021 album =. Released in June 2021, the song explores themes of addiction with a synth-pop influenced sound that drew comparisons to The Weeknd and Bronski Beat. Its accessible chord progression and rhythmic structure make it an engaging piece for electric guitarists learning contemporary pop arrangements.

  • Released June 25, 2021, as Sheeran's first solo album single in over four years.
  • Music critics compared its synth-pop production style to The Weeknd and 1980s synth-pop acts.
  • The song addresses addiction as its central lyrical theme, common in modern pop songwriting.

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