Scars
Learn how to play Scars by U2 with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Intro
| Em | D | C | G | 2x
[Verso 1]
Em D C G
You got lost love and you found trouble
Em D C G
When you went looking for your life
Em D C G
You got some scars and some others suffer
Em D C G
But you keep on reaching for the light
C Em
The doors of your heart were kicked open
D G C
But youre leaving history far behind
Em
Cant break what's already been broken
D Bm
And now it's time
[Refrão]
C Em
I know, know, know
D G
All that youve been through
C Em
So I know, know, know
D Bm
Who you are, who you are
C Em
Let them show, show, show
D G C Em
It's your scars that give you beauty
D
Youre a beauty
Bm C Em
Dont cover your scars
D G
Your scars
C Em D Bm
Dont cover your scars they're your scars
C Em D G C Em D Bm
Dont cover your scars they're your scars
[Verso 2]
Em D
Youre looking up now
C G
Youre looking skyward
Em D C G
Your blackest night is turning blue
Em D C G
All the tyrants that youve defeated
Em D C G
The only one that's left is you
C Em
The doors of your heart were kicked open
D G
But youre leaving history far behind
C Em
Cant break what's already been broken
D Bm
But now it's time
[Refrão]
C Em
I know, know, know
D G
All that youve been through
C Em
I know, know, know
D Bm
Who you are, who you are
C Em
Let them show, show, show
D G C Em
It's your scars that give you beauty
D
Youre a beauty
Bm C Em
Dont cover your scars
D G
Your scars
C Em D Bm
Dont cover your scars they're your scars
C Em D G C Em D Bm
Dont cover your scars they're your scars
[Ponte]
C Em
Im the last of your loves
D G
The loser the least
C Em D Bm
Im the name on the form that demands your release
C Em
Im the silence when you grieve
D G
Ill keep you company
C Em D Bm
Even if you dont believe that it's me
Outro
C
Put your hands on my hand
Em D G
Feel the nails of the state
C
Punching holes in the innocent
Em D Bm
To fill them with hate
C Em
When the townhall cries
D G
For someone to blame
C Em
Making laws out of lies
D Bm
And legal robes out of shame
C
Put your hand in my side
Em D G
Feel the contours of control
C
The silver spikes of friendship
Em D Bm
Traded for a soul
C
The touch and the taste of me
Em D G
Vinegar sweet
C
You wont know who I am
Em D
The next time we meet
Bm
The next time we meet
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How to play Scars
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.