Second Hand Scars
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Empathy's a worn compassion is tired
All of my virtues are fuel for your fire
Kindness is torn patience a liar
All of my virtues are fuel for your fire
Em Dm Em D
[Verso 1]
Em
I know life ain't fair to you
Em
I know the hell it's put you through
Em
But it's me that's black and blue
C D
I feel it too I feel it too
Em
I know your traumas take a toll
Em
I know destruction's how you cope
Em
But it's me you're cutting through
C D
I feel it too I feel it too
C
Blood trail walking in your shoes
D
Two necks hanging in one noose
Em Am C
Can't breathe 'til I cut you loose
[Refrão]
Em
Loving you might break me
C
Caring makes me crazy
G
'Cause I'm gonna drown in your dark
D
If I wear your secondhand scars
Em
Promises of changing
C
toxic and contagious
G
This crutch is falling apart
D
I can't wear your secondhand scars
Em D Em D
[Verso 2]
Em
I know you can't control the past
Em
I know the die's already cast
Em
A sick game you didn't choose
C D
I feel it too I feel it too
C
I've held on until my fingers bleed
D
And breakdown to give you everything
Am
But who's gonna take care of me?
[Refrão]
Em
Loving you might break me
C
Caring makes me crazy
G
'Cause I'm gonna drown in your dark
D
If I wear your secondhand scars
Em
Promises of changing
C
toxic and contagious
G
This crutch is falling apart
D
I can't wear your secondhand scars
Em
Empathy's a worn compassion is tired
All of my virtues are fuel for your fire
Kindness is torn patience's a liar
All of my virtues are fuel for your fire
Em G Em G Em
All of my virtues are fuel for your fire
Em G Em G Em
All of my virtues are fuel for your fire
[Refrão]
Em
Loving you might break me
C
Caring makes me crazy
G
'Cause I'm gonna drown in your dark
D
If I wear your secondhand scars
Em
Promises of changing
C
toxic and contagious
G
This badge is breaking my heart
D
I can't wear your secondhand scars
Em C G
D Em C G
Secondhand scars
D
Secondhand scars
Em G Em
How to play Second Hand Scars
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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.