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You Give Love a Bad Name

American Idol Season 6 - The Songs

By Bill Lamb, About.com

This was the first #1 pop hit single by the group Bon Jovi.

Performer

Blake Lewis - May 1, 2007

Songwriters

Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child

Notable Recorded Version

Key Lyric Phrase

Paint your smile on your lips
Blood red nails on your fingertips
A school boy's dream, you act so shy
Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye

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