What Scars Are For
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Intro: Dm F F Am
verse 1
Dm
These scars aren’t pretty
Dm
But they’re a part of me
F Am
And will not ever fade away
Dm
These marks tell a story
Dm
Of me down in the valley
F Am
And how You reached in with Your grace
F C
And healed me
[Refrão]Dm F
They remind me of Your faithfulness
F C
And all You brought me through
Dm F
They teach me that my brokenness
F C
Is something You can use
Dm F
They show me where I’ve been and
F C
That I’m not there any more
Dm C F
That’s what scars, that’s what scars are for
Dm Dm F F Am
what scars are for
verse 2
Dm
Erase, rewind
Dm
Wish I could every time
F Am
The hurt, the pain cuts so deep
Dm
But when I’m weak You’re strong
Dm
And in Your power I can carry on
F Am
And my scars say that You won’t ever leave
[Refrão]Dm F
They remind me of Your faithfulness
F C
And all You brought me through
Dm F
They teach me that my brokenness
F C
Is something You can use
Dm F
They show me where I’ve been and
F C
That I’m not there any more
Dm C F
That’s what scars, that’s what scars are for
Bridge
F
I see it on the cross
C
The nails You took for me
F
Scars can change the world
C
Scars can set me free
[Refrão]Dm F
They remind me of Your faithfulness
F C
And all You brought me through
Dm F
They teach me that my brokenness
F C
Is something You can use
Dm F
They show me where I’ve been and
F C
That I’m not there any more
Dm C
That’s what scars, that’s what scars
Dm C F
They show me that’s what scars are for
Dm F
What scars are for
C F
What scars are for
How to play What Scars Are For
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.