What key is "Scars" in?

"Scars" by James Bay is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Scars" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Scars" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Scars"?

This arrangement of "Scars" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Dm, F, Fpow.

How long does it take to learn "Scars" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by James Bay can I play here?

Try "NEED THE SUN TO BREAK", "Let It Go", "Wild Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You’re set ting off,

it’s time to go, the en gine’s run ning.

My mind is lost, we al ways knew this day was com ing.

And now it’s more

fright en ing than it’s ev er gon na be.

But We grow a part, I watch you on the red ho ri zon.

Your li on’s heart I need an tect you un der storm y skies.

And I will al ways be list ’ning for your laugh ter and your tears.

And As (C)soon as I can hold you once a gain, I won’t let go of you, I swear.

We (F)lived through scars this time,

but (Bb)I’ve made up my mind.

We (C)can’t leave us be hind

an y (F5)more.

Your hands are cold,

your lips are turn ing blue, you’re shak ing.

This fra gile heart, so heav y in my chest, it’s break ing.

And in the dark,

you try to make a pay phone call to me.

But you’re miles a way, you’re break ing up, you’re on ho your own.

It’s hard to take, I need an ho ur just to say hel lo.

But I can’t make ways the truth of this work out for you or me.

And for (C)all the pen nies in your pock a et, we bare ly get sec ond just speak.

We (F)lived through scars this time,

but (Bb)I’ve made up my mind.

We (C)can’t leave us be hind

an y (F5)more.

an y more.

We’ll (F)have to hurt for now

but (Bb)next time there’s no doubt.

’Cause (C)I can’t go with out you

an y more.

(C)Oh, no,

oh,

yeah.

We (F)lived through scars this time

but (Bb)I’ve made up my mind.

No, we (C)can’t leave us be hind

an y more.

We’ll (F)have to hurt for now

but (Bb)next time there’s no doubt.

’Cause (C)I can’t go with out you

an y more.

No, (C)I can’t go with out you

an y more.

Scars by James Bay

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Scars”

What key is "Scars" in?: "Scars" by James Bay is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 98 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Scars" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Scars" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Scars"?: This arrangement of "Scars" uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Dm, F, Fpow.
How long does it take to learn "Scars" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by James Bay can I play here?: Try "NEED THE SUN TO BREAK", "Let It Go", "Wild Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.