Now playing

Old Skin

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Old Skin
This can also be a Novice tab if you switch the
Amadd9 for just an Am and the Cadd9 at the end to just a C
Bsus4: 30022x
[Verse 1]
When you're Gold Cadd9and grGay
GLines etched upon Dyour Emface
Put your hair Gdown
Cadd9I'll kiss your bGrow
Call you Dbeautiful
Our love was Gmade Cadd9to laGst
GWe fade like phoDtoEmgraphs
Wrinkled and Gworn
The Cadd9edges are toGrn
UnmisDtakable
[Chorus]
I'll love your Amold Dskin
Love your Amold Dskin
Love your Amold Dskin
I'll love your Cold Gskin
[Verse 2]
When you're GfeeCadd9ling tGired
GWeary and GunDinsEmpired
The life that you Gknew
Seems Cadd9worthless to Gyou
GUnaDvoidable
When your Geyes Bsus4won't Gshine
GBest years are far DbeEmhind
I'll hold you Gclose
Cadd9Never let Ggo
UnforDgettable
[Chorus]
I'll love your Amold Dskin
Love your Amold Dskin
Love your Amold Dskin
I'll love your Cold Gskin
[Outro]
And when there's GnoCadd9thing Gleft
Ashes and GsilhDoueEmttes
I hope that I Amfind Amadd9my     Crest
Cadd9Next to Gyou

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Old Skin

by Jeremy Messersmith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

Bsus4

Amadd9

Old Skin

This can also be a Novice tab if you switch the

Amadd9 for just an Am and the Cadd9 at the end to just a C

Bsus4: 30022x

[Verse 1]

G Cadd9 G

When you're old and gray

G D Em

Lines etched upon your face

Put your hair down

Cadd9 G

I'll kiss your brow

Call you beautiful

G Cadd9 G

Our love was made to last

G D Em

We fade like photographs

Wrinkled and worn

Cadd9 G

The edges are torn

Unmistakable

[Chorus]

Am D

I'll love your old skin

Am D

Love your old skin

Am D

Love your old skin

C G

I'll love your old skin

[Verse 2]

G Cadd9 G

When you're feeling tired

G G D Em

Weary and uninspired

The life that you knew

Cadd9 G

Seems worthless to you

G D

Unavoidable

G Bsus4 G

When your eyes won't shine

G D Em

Best years are far behind

I'll hold you close

Cadd9 G

Never let go

Unforgettable

[Chorus]

Am D

I'll love your old skin

Am D

Love your old skin

Am D

Love your old skin

C G

I'll love your old skin

[Outro]

G Cadd9 G

And when there's nothing left

G D Em

Ashes and silhouettes

Am Amadd9 C

I hope that I find my rest

Cadd9 G

Next to you

About Old Skin Chords by Jeremy Messersmith

Learn how to play Old Skin by Jeremy Messersmith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Skin chords”, “Old Skin guitar chords”, or “Jeremy Messersmith Old Skin chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Old Skin chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Skin lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, Cadd9, C, Bsus4, G, D.

FAQ — Old Skin by Jeremy Messersmith

How do I play "Old Skin" by Jeremy Messersmith on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Old Skin" by Jeremy Messersmith on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Old Skin" by Jeremy Messersmith free?

Yes. The chords for "Old Skin" by Jeremy Messersmith are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Old Skin" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Old Skin" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Old Skin"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Old Skin" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Old Skin" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Old Skin" by Jeremy Messersmith with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jeremy Messersmith below.

What key is "Old Skin" in?

The chords for "Old Skin" show the original chord names (including Am, Cadd9, C, Bsus4, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.