Learn to play "Tattoos" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
A D A I am now the one she left D A A haunted tale for someone else D A A little bit about herself E A Wherever she is sleeping A D A Flint strikes out to pierce the dark D A Cause a flame from just one spark D A Fill the room with smoke so harsh E A She exhales a memory Chorus: E The past is fadin' F#m D Over time, but it's still hangin' on for life I'm now her used to be He is now the one she needs He is now the one she leans on She looks out at the sunset On a quilt of rags he holds her tight And they raise a toast of Bulleit Rye Whiskey kills all things in time Like things she don't remember Chorus: The past is fadin' Over time, but it's still hanging on for life I am now an old headstone And to her grave I'll die alone A testament of how she's grown Wherever she is sleepin' Chorus: The past is fadin' Over time, but it's still hanging on for life You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA D F#m Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Tattoos" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Tattoos" by Tyler Childers.