Luke Johnston - Scars
View chords used in this chart
Cmaj7 - X32000
Asus2 - X02200
A7 - X02020
* - Let it ring out
G* is just a bright version of the G chord
[Intro]
G G* G G* Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
G G* G G* Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
[Verse 1]
G G* G G*
Second chances end in tears.
Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
Just a thing that I have learnt oh through the years.
G G* G G*
And all those ones that say go try.
Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
They don*t know false hope can hurt more than a lie.
[Chorus 1]
Asus2 A7
That*s how it goes.
Asus2 A7 Cmaj7 C
She*s beautiful she turned my heart to stone.
Cmaj7 C Asus2 A7
I*ve met Medusa three times on her throne.
Asus2 A7 Cmaj7 C
If I fall I hope she never knows.
Cmaj7*
Curse my heart. Just don*t want another scar.
[Postchorus]
G G* G G* Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
[Verse 2]
G G* G G*
And you could say that I*m in love
Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
But I find to use that word is dangerous
G G* G G*
And all those ones that say it*s fine
Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
They don*t know the pain bottled up inside
[Chorus 2]
Asus2 A7
That*s how it goes.
Asus2 A7 Cmaj7 C
You*re shocked to the core that you*re alone
Cmaj7 C Asus2 A7
With no-one*s heart to blame except your own
Asus2 A7 Cmaj7 C
If you don*t want to freeze get used to cold
Cmaj7*
Curse my heart. Just don*t want another scar.
[Solo]
G G* G G* Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
G G* G G* Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
[Chorus 2]
Asus2 A7
That*s just how it goes.
Asus2 A7 Cmaj7 C
You fool me once it*s on you I know
Cmaj7 C Asus2 A7
You fool me twice it*s my fault but you won*t
Asus2 A7 Cmaj7 C
To say I love you is just a cruel joke
Cmaj7* G G*
Curse my heart. Just don*t want another scar.
[Outro]
G G* Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 C
Just don*t want another scar
G*
How to play Luke Johnston - Scars
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.