Other arrangements of Skin
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(D)Sa ra Beth is (G)scared to (D)death to hear what the doc tor will (G)say.
She (D)has n’t been well since the (G)day that she (D)fell and the bruise that just (D)won’t go a way.
So, she (F#m7)sits and she waits with her moth er and dad and (D)flips through an old mag a zine
till the (F#m7)nurse with the smile (G)stands at the door and (Em7)says, “Will you please come with (A)me.”
(D)Sa ra Beth is (G)scared to (D)death ’cause the doc tor just (A)told her the news.
“Be tween the (D)red cells and white for (G)some thin’s not (D)right, but we’re gon na take care of (G)you.
Six (F#m7)chanc es in ten it won’t (G)come back a gain low with the (D)ther a py we’re gon na try.
And It’s (F#m7)just been ap proved, it’s the strong est there is and I think we caught it in (A)time.”
And (G)Sa ra Beth clos es her (A)eyes.
And she (Bm)dreams she’s (A)danc (D)in’ a (F#m)round and a round with (Bm)out (C#m)an (D)y (E)cares.
(F#m)And her (A)ver y first (A7)love is (D)hold ing her (Dm)close and the (A)soft wind is blow ing her (A)hair.
(D)Sa ra Beth is (G)scared to (D)death ’cause as she sits just (A)hold ing her mom.
’Cause it would (D)be a mis take for (G)some one to (D)take a girl with no hair to the (G)prom.
Six (F#m7)For just this morn in’ right (G)there on her pil low was the (D)cruel est of an y sur prise.
And It’s (F#m7)cried when she gath ered it all in her hands, the proof that she could n’t de (A)ny.
And (G)Sa ra Beth clos es her (A)eyes.
And she (Bm)dreams she’s (A)danc (D)in’ a (F#m)round and a round with (Bm)out (C#m)an (D)y (E)cares.
(F#m)And her (A)ver y first (A7)love is (D)hold ing her (Dm)close and the (A)soft wind is blow ing her (A)hair.
(A)hair.
It’s a (Em7)quar ter of sev en, that (D)boy’s at the door and (G)her dad dy ush ers him (D)in.
And when he (Em7)takes off his cap, they (D)all start to cry ’cause this (G)morn in’ where his hair had been
(G)soft ly she touch es just (CN.C.)skin.
And (A)they (Bm)go (A)danc (D)in’ a (F#m)round and a round with (Bm)out (C#m)an (D)y (E)cares.
(F#m)And her (A)ver y first (A7)true love is hold ing her (Dm)close
and for a (A)mo ment, (E7sus)she is n’t (CN.C.)scared.
Skin — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Skin" by Rascal Flatts: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 90 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 “Skin”
- What key is "Skin" by Rascal Flatts played in?
- Skin is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Skin"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Skin" 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 "Skin"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Skin"?
- "Skin" was originally performed by Rascal Flatts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Skin"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, C#m, D, Dm, E, +6 more.
- What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?
- Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Skin" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Skin" by Rascal Flatts. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Skin" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Skin" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.