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Pick a learning view.
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,
oh,
oh,
oh,
oh,
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Scars" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 98 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Scars”
- Can I play "Scars" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Scars" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Scars" by James Bay played in?
- Scars is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Scars"?
- The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Scars" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Scars"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Scars"?
- "Scars" was originally performed by James Bay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Scars"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Dm, F, Fpow.
- What other songs by James Bay can I play here?
- Try "NEED THE SUN TO BREAK", "Let It Go", "Wild Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Scars"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Scars" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Scars"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Scars" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.


