James Bay - Scars Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,D,G,E keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
[Opening]
[F] [A#] [Dm] [A#]
[F]You’re setting off, it’s time to go, the engine’s running
[A#]My mind’s lost, we always knew this day was coming
[Dm]And now it’s more frightening than it’s ever gonna [A#]be
[verse 2]
[F]We grow apart, I watch you on a red horizon
[A#]Your lion’s heart, will protect you under stormy skies
[Dm]And I will always be listening for your laughter and your [A#]tears
[verse 3]
[C]And as soon as I can hold you once again, I won’t let go of you, I [A#]swear
[verse 4]
[F]We live through scars this time, [A#]but I’ve made up my mind
[C]We can’t leave us [A#]behind, [F]anymore
[verse 5]
[F]Your hands are cold, your lips are turning blue, you’re shaking
[A#]This fragile heart, so heavy in my chest, is breaking
[Dm]And in the dark, you try to make a pay phone call to [A#]me
[verse 6]
[F]But you’re miles away, your breaking up, you’re on your own
[A#]It’s hard to take, I need an hour just to say hello
[Dm]And I can’t make the truth of this work out for you or [A#]me
[Closing]
[C]And for all the pennies in your pocket, we barely get a second just to [A#]speak
[chorus]
[F]We live through scars this time, [A#]nut I’ve made up my mind
[C]We can’t leave us [A#]behind, [F]anymore
[F]We’ll have to hurt for now, [A#]but next time, there’s no doubt
‘Cause [C]I can’t go without [A#]you, [F]anymore
[chorus]
[F] [A#] [Dm] [A#] [C] [Dm] [A#] [F] [A#] [C]
[F]We live through scars this time, [A#]but I’ve made up my mind
[C]We can’t leave us [A#]behind, [F]anymore
[F]We’ll have to hurt for now, [A#]but next time, there’s no doubt
‘Cause [C]I can’t go without [A#]you, [F]anymore
No [C]I can’t go without [A#]you, [F]anymore [A#] [F]
How to play Scars on Guitar (Step-by-step)
James Bay - Scars on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Scars uses these transitions most often: A# → F (13), F → A# (13), and A# → C (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - A# chord transition.
1. F → A# chord transition
To move from F to A#;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
2. A# → Dm chord transition
To move from A# to Dm;
- While playing A#, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. A# → C chord transition
To move from A# to C;
- While playing A#, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → Dm chord transition
To move from C to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
Scars chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Scars.
- Scars includes 59 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Scars contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Scars connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A#, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (24%), C (16%), and D# (11%).
- A# → F: 24%
- A# → C: 16%
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).- F → C: 40%
- F → A#: 1%