Ftap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · C · Dm · Am
Scar Tissue Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · C · Dm · Am
Scar Tissue Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · C · Dm · Am
Scar Tissue Chords – Piano
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · C · Dm · Am
Scar Tissue Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · C · Dm · Am
Scar Tissue Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · C · Dm · Am
Scar Tissue Chords – Harmonica
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic rock ballad about pain, healing, and travel. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret and play the G, C, and D chords as written for the correct key, or play without a capo using F, Bb, and C chords.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
D – C – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
D – C – G
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
D – C – G
Bridge
C – G
D – C
C – G
D – C
Chorus
G – C – G
D – C – G
Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Scar Tissue"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F, C, Dm and Am.
Is "Scar Tissue" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Scar Tissue" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "Scar Tissue"?
It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 1999.