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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
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[Intro]
Em7 G Dsus2
/x8 /x3 /x5
 
[Verse 1]
G Cadd9
I don't remember how I got all these scars
Em7 Dsus2
But I know I lived a hell of a life
G Cadd9
I can't remember how I made it this far
Em7 Dsus2
But I know it was a hell of a fight
Em7 Cadd9
Could've been some bones in a coffin stone drinkin' vodka, locked up with
G Dsus2
The bros, causin' problems, broke at the bottom, you know that I
G Cadd9
Got a lot of marks under these clothes
Em7 Dsus2 D Dsus4
Should've killed me, somehow I survived
 
[Chorus]
Em7 Cadd9 G D
These tattoos on my arms
Em7 Cadd9 G D
Hide from you all the scars
Em7 Cadd9 G D
These tattoos on my arms
Em7 Cadd9 G D
Hide from you all the scars
 
[Verse 2]
G Cadd9
I don't remember how I ended up here
Em7 Dsus2
But I know I prolly should've died
G Cadd9
I don't remember why I cried all those tears
Em7 Dsus2
But I know that I turned out alright
Em7 Cadd9
I know the people wanted me dead, I lost all my friends
G Dsus2
Was runnin' from the cops gettin' bread, was dark in my head, you know that I have
G Cadd9
Seen a lot of things in all of my years
Em7 Dsus2 N.C.
But I'm thankful for this crazy life
G
Every single scar and every single scrape
Cadd9
Every bruise and tattoo along the way
Em7
Tells a little story that I can't explain
Dsus2
Because the words escape me but the marks remain
G
They won't ever fade, and they can't be erased
Cadd9
They made me who I am, and I am not ashamed
Em7
Every bump and scratch and every drop of blood
Dsus2
Prove how far I've came
 
[Chorus]
Em7 Cadd9 G D
These tattoos on my arms
Em7 Cadd9 G D
Hide from you all the scars
Em7 Cadd9 G D
These tattoos on my arms
Em7 Cadd9 G D
Hide from you all the scars
 
[Bridge]
G Cadd9 G
I have had my scars longer than most of my friends
D G
Crashed a couple cars, put some stitches in my legs
Cadd9 G
Looked up at the stars and all I can say is "Thanks"
D G
Recovery was hard, but it made me who I am
Cadd9
All these ugly battle scars complete me
Em7 Dsus2
They're reminders of the demons who tried their best to defeat me
G Cadd9
They don't look so good in photos, but my struggles ain't beneath me
Em7 Dsus2 N.C.
And these tattoos ain't for nothin', this is physical graffiti
G
Every broken bone, all the sticks and stones
Cadd9
And the moments when I felt so alone
Em7
Every single tear and like a million beers
Dsus2
That I only drank so I could try to cope
G
Every bloody nose and all the muddy clothes
Cadd9
When I was in the dirt down inside a hole
G
Every single scuff and every single scab
Dsus2
Made me who I am
 
[Chorus]
Em7 Cadd9 G D
These tattoos on my arms
Em7 Cadd9 G D
Hide from you all the scars
Em7 Cadd9 G D
These tattoos on my arms
Em7 Cadd9 G D
Hide from you all the scars
 
[Outro]
G Cadd9
These tattoos
Em7 D
On my arms
G Cadd9
Hide from you
Em7 D G
All the scars

How to play Scars

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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