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Scar Tissue Chords

Learn to play “Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chilli Peppers on guitar — played in the key of F, using F, Dm and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:FDmC

Chords for Scar Tissue

Key: FBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
F
3
90
F Dm F Dm
FScar tissue that I wish you saw, Dmsarcastic mister know it all.
Fclose your eyes and I'll kiss you, Dm'cos with the birds I'll share.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FPush me up against the wall, Dmyoung Kentucky girl in a push-up bra.
FFallin' all over myself to Dmlick your heart and taste your health, 'cause
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view. C Dm 
FBlood loss in a bathroom stall, Dma Southern girl with a scarlet drawl.
FWave good-bye to ma and pa, 'cos Dmwith the birds I'll share.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FSoft spoken with a broken jaw, step Dmoutside, but not to brawl,
 and Fautumn's sweet, we call it fall. I'll Dmmake it to the moon, if I have to crawl and.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view. C Dm C Dm 
FScar tissue that I wish you saw, Dmsarcastic mister know it all.
Fclose your eyes and I'll kiss you, Dm'cos with the birds I'll share.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view.
FWith the birds I'll share this Dmlonely view. C Dm C Dm 
Dm C Dm
Dm C Dm

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About Scar Tissue

Red Hot Chilli Peppers's “Scar Tissue” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 3 chords — F, Dm and C — with the progression centred on F, Dm and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Scar Tissue — FAQ

What key is “Scar Tissue” in?

“Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chilli Peppers is in the key of F. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Scar Tissue”?

“Scar Tissue” uses 3 chords: F, Dm and C.

Is “Scar Tissue” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Scar Tissue” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Scar Tissue”?

“Scar Tissue” is performed by Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Is there a play-along video for “Scar Tissue”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Scar Tissue”?

“Scar Tissue” is categorised as Pop.