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Skin Deep chords by
Buddy Guy And Derek Trucks
Buddy Guy And Derek Trucks
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Em
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D
D

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C
C

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Verse 1
G
G

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I've been around a while
D
D

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I know wrong from right
Em
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Learned a long time ago
G
G

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C
C

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Things ain't always black
G
G

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and white

Just like you can't judge
D
D

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a book by the cover
Em
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We all gotta be careful
C
C

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How we treat one another
D
D

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Verse 2
G
G

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Skin deep
Em
Em

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Skin deep
D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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Em
Em

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D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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We're all of the same
Em
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D
D

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Verse 3
C
C

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G
G

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A man in Louisiana
D
D

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He never called me by my name
Em
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He said "Boy, do this" and "Boy,

do that"
C
C

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But I never once complained
G
G

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I knew he had a good heart
D
D

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But he just didn't understand
Em
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That I needed to be treated
C
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D
D

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Just like any other man
Verse 4
G
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Em
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D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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Em
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D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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We're all of the same
Interlude 1
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D
D

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C
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D
D

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G
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Em
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D
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C
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G
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Verse 5
D
D

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I sat my child down When he

was old enough to know
G
G

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Em
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I said out there in this big

wide world
C
C

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You're gonna meet all kind of folks
G
G

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D
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I said son it all comes down

to just one simple rule
Em
Em

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That you treat everybody just the way
C
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D
D

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You want them to treat you
G
G

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Yeah
Verse 6
Em
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D
D

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C
C

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D
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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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Skin deep
Em
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D
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C
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D
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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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We're all of the same
Em
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(skin deep)
Verse 7
D
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C
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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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Skin deep
Em
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D
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C
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Underneath we're all the same
G
G

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We're all of the same

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • C

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Skin Deep by Buddy Guy and Derek Trucks is A major.

The primary chords used in Skin Deep are A, F#m, E, D.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, F#m, E, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Skin Deep is approximately 67 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Skin Deep using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Skin Deep. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Buddy Guy and Derek Trucks.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Skin Deep to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Skin Deep by Buddy Guy and Derek Trucks on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.