Tattoos
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Now he says he needs space like an astronaut
[Pre-Chorus]
C
Novocaine in goodbye
Am Em
Numb my pain, tell me why, oh why, oh why, oh why
[Chorus]
Em C
Tattoos hurt less than what you put me through
Am
Ooh, oh-oh
Em
No ink, no stain, just permanent pain
C
You don't break like I do
Am
It's brutal
Em
Engrave your name straight into my veins
[Post-Chorus]
C Am Em
Tattoos hurt less than you, you
Tattoos hurt less than—
[Verse 2]
C
Showin' up two hours late
Am
Excuses that you cut and paste
Didn't help that you were wasted
Em
Whiskey on your tongue, Chanel Number 1
Do you think I'm dumb? Oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
C
Novocaine in goodbye
Am Em
Numb my pain, tell me why, oh why, oh why, oh why
[Chorus]
Em C
Tattoos hurt less than what you put me through
Am
Ooh, oh-oh
Em
No ink, no stain, just permanent pain
C
You don't break like I do
Am
It's brutal
Em
Engrave your name straight into my veins
[Post-Chorus]
C Am Em
Tattoos hurt less than you, you
C Am Em
Tattoos hurt less than you, you
[Outro]
C Am
Tattoos hurt less than you, than you
Em
You
C Am Em
Tattoos hurt less than you, you
How to play Tattoos
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 C. 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.