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War Paint by Kelly Clarkson
Album: Piece by Piece
Track 10
2015
Standard tuning
Capo on the 4th fret
Chords:
Em:      x22000
C:       x32010
G:       320003 or 320033
D:       xx0232
Am:      x02210
 Verse:
Em           C
 Face to face but miles away
G                   D            Em
 Building trenches out of empty spaces
      C               G
 Lay here, next to me
                D              Em
 And close the distance in between
 Pre-Chorus:
                 C                    G
 I'll take off yours if you take off mine
               D                        Em
 Reveal the things that we're trying to hide
                 C                    G
 I'll take off yours if you take off mine
           D
 Take off mine
 Chorus:
Em                 C                    G
 Cause we can be beautiful without our war paint
      D
 Our war paint
Em                  C                    G
 And we can have it all once we let our walls break
      D
 Our walls break
Em                      C
 Why in the hell do we fight on the front line?
G                              D                Em
 When we both know that we're here on the same side
             C                    G
 We can be beautiful without the mistake
         D
 Of our war paint
 Em      C      G      D
 Verse:
Em            C
 Scar to scar, I wanna know
G          D                    Em
 Every story that you've never told
                  C                      G
 Don't shut me out, don't think too much
                D             Em
 Don't keep that barricade up
 Pre-Chorus:
                 C                    G
 I'll take off yours if you take off mine
               D                        Em
 Reveal the things that we're trying to hide
                 C                    G
 I'll take off yours if you take off mine
           D
 Take off mine
 Chorus:
Em                 C                    G
 Cause we can be beautiful without our war paint
      D
 Our war paint
Em                  C                    G
 And we can have it all once we let our walls break
      D
 Our walls break
Em                      C
 Why in the hell do we fight on the front line?
G                              D                Em
 When we both know that we're here on the same side
             C                    G
 We can be beautiful without the mistake
         D
 Of our war paint
 Bridge:
              C                Em
 So hold me close and kiss my skin
             Am          Em
 Don't be afraid, let me in
                 C                  Em
 I'll hold you close and take your hand
         D
 To my heart, here I am
                  Em  C   G   D
 Instrumental:                    x 2
 Chorus:
Em                 C                    G
 Cause we can be beautiful without our war paint
      D
 Our war paint
Em                  C                    G
 And we can have it all once we let our walls break
      D
 Our walls break
Em                      C
 Why in the hell do we fight on the front line?
G                              D                Em
 When we both know that we're here on the same side
             C                    G
 We can be beautiful without the mistake
         D
 Of our war paint
Em                 C                    G
 Cause we can be beautiful without our war paint
      D
 Our war paint
Em                  C                    G
 And we can have it all once we let our walls break
      D
 Our walls break
Em                      C
 Why in the hell do we fight on the front line?
G                              D                Em
 When we both know that we're here on the same side
             C                    G
 We can be beautiful without the mistake
         D
 Of our war paint
     Em
 Our war paint

War Paint chords and lyrics

Free chords for War Paint by Kelly Clarkson. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

War Paint by Kelly Clarkson
Album: Piece by Piece
Track 10
2015
Standard tuning
Capo on the 4th fret
Chords:
Em:      x22000
C:       x32010
G:       320003 or 320033
D:       xx0232
Am:      x02210
 Verse:
 Pre-Chorus:
 Chorus:
 Em      C      G      D
 Verse:
 Pre-Chorus:
 Chorus:
 Bridge:
 Instrumental:    Em    C    G    D    x 2
 Chorus:

War Paint Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play War Paint by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “War Paint chords”, “War Paint guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson War Paint 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 War Paint chords and for experienced players who want accurate War Paint lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C, G, D, Am.

Frequently asked questions about War Paint

How do I play "War Paint" by Kelly Clarkson on guitar?

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Can I transpose "War Paint" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "War Paint"?

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

Is "War Paint" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "War Paint" by Kelly Clarkson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kelly Clarkson below.

What key is "War Paint" in?

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