Scars

by Sam Smith

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(Bm)This is for my moth er from the (Dmaj7)old er broth er of your (D)chil dren made (G)of three.

Now you (D)found your lov er (G)’cause it was n’t our fa ther who made (D)you laugh and (A)hap py.

It’s been a (Bm)long five years, I’ve cried a (Dmaj7)thou sand tears, and here we (D)are af ter (G)the war.

But we’re (D)so much bet ter (G)now, the skies are clear er now, there’s (D)no more slam (A)ming doors.

Now I say,

dear (A)Moth er, how you’ve (G)come so (D)far.

Your love has (A)fixed all of our (G)bro ken (D)hearts.

I hope you’re (A)proud, Moth er, of (G)what you’ve (D)done.

It’s a (D)life long les son and I’m (G)not pre tend ing when I (A)say

you cleared up my (Bm)scars.

You cleared up my (D)scars.

(Bm)This is for my fa ther from the (Dmaj7)old er broth er of your (D)chil dren made (G)of three.

Yeah, you’ve (D)been so good to (G)us and showed n’t us how to live and (D)taught us to (A)be free.

It’s But when (Bm)Moth er told you that she (Dmaj7)did n’t love you, all these (D)bridg es hit (G)the sea.

So you (D)built an oth er (G)one and helped us cross it, e ven (D)though you were (A)in need.

Now I say,

dear (A)Fa ther, how you’ve (G)come so (D)far.

Your love has (A)fixed all of our (G)bro ken (D)hearts.

I hope you’re (A)proud, Fa ther, of (G)what you’ve (D)done.

It’s a (D)life long les son and I’m (G)not pre tend ing when I (A)say

you cleared up my (Bm)scars.

You cleared up my (D)scars.

(Bm)scars.

You cleared up my (D)scars.

(A)You cleared up my (Bm)scars,

cleared up my (D)scars.

Dear (A)Moth er, how you’ve (G)come so (D)far.

Your love has (A)fixed all of our (G)bro ken (D)hearts.

I hope you’re (A)proud, Moth er, of (G)what you’ve (D)done.

It’s a (D)life long les son and I’m (G)not pre tend ing when I (A)say

you cleared up my scars.

Scars by Sam Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Scars” by Sam Smith in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 73 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Scars" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Scars"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.