Scar by Missy Higgins

Key: C · 123 BPM · 4/4

Scar by Missy Higgins is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): C-G-Am-F. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-G-Am-F
Capo 3AA-E-F#m-D
Capo 5GG-D-Em-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:01 C
  • 0:02 G
  • 0:03 Am
  • 0:05 F
  • 0:06 C
  • 0:07 G
  • 0:08 Am
  • 0:10 F
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:13 G
  • 0:14 Am
  • 0:15 F
  • 0:16 C
  • 0:18 G
  • 0:19 Am
  • 0:20 F
  • 0:21 C
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:24 Am
  • 0:26 F
  • 0:27 C
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:29 Am
  • 0:31 F
  • 0:32 Dm
  • 0:35 F
  • 0:37 Dm
  • 0:40 F
  • 0:41 G
  • 0:42 C
  • 0:45 G
  • 0:48 Am
  • 0:50 F
  • 0:53 C
  • 0:55 G
  • 0:58 Am
  • 1:01 F
  • 1:03 C
  • 1:05 G
  • 1:06 Am
  • 1:07 F
  • 1:08 C
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:11 Am
  • 1:13 F
  • 1:14 C
  • 1:15 G
  • 1:16 Am
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:19 C
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:21 Am
  • 1:23 F
  • 1:24 C
  • 1:26 G
  • 1:27 Am
  • 1:28 F
  • 1:29 C
  • 1:31 G
  • 1:32 Am
  • 1:33 F
  • 1:35 Dm
  • 1:37 F
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:40 Dm
  • 1:42 F
  • 1:44 G
  • 1:45 C
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:50 Am
  • 1:53 F
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:01 Am
  • 2:03 F
  • 2:06 Dm
  • 2:08 F
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:16 Dm
  • 2:18 C
  • 2:19 F
  • 2:20 G
  • 2:22 C
  • 2:35 G
  • 2:37 C
  • 2:40 F
  • 2:42 C
  • 2:45 G
  • 2:48 Am
  • 2:50 F
  • 2:53 C
  • 2:56 G
  • 2:58 Am
  • 3:01 F
  • 3:03 C
  • 3:06 G
  • 3:08 Am
  • 3:12 F
  • 3:13 C
  • 3:16 G
  • 3:19 Am
  • 3:22 F
  • 3:24 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Scar in?

Scar is in C major.

What chords does Scar use?

The core of Scar cycles through C, G, Am, F (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Scar?

Scar runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Scar use?

Scar follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Scar?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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