Scarlet

by Brooke Fraser
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Lyrics

(Bm7)Mid dle of (D)no where

(Bm7)fi na lly (D)you can

breathe

(Bm7)No bo dy (D)knows your name

it’s (Bm7)eas

i (D)er

(Bm7)Shut your eyes (D)tigh tly

(Bm7)clench your fists (D)’til they (G)al most bleed

(Bm7)Caut ious ly, (D)light ly

(Bm7)gen tly ex (D)pose what’s (G)un

der neath

And (A)all

you fe (G)el now

Is the (A)scar let in

the (G)day

(A)E

ven (Bm7)if it’s real

You can’t stay

So,

there

(D)you go

you’re gone

for good

(Em7)So, there

(D)you go

you’re gone

for good

(Bm7)Your mind is swol

len

(Bm7)from months of (D)thought

with (G)out re lease

They’ve (Bm7)tak en their (D)toll on

you

This (Bm7)ve

ry (D)mo ment

of (Bm7)ti mid and (D)frag ile

(G)hon es ty

is

prec ious and rare

and fleet ing

And (A)all

you feel now

is the (A)scar let in

the (G)day

and (A)e

ven (Bm7)if it’s real

you can’t stay...

So,

there

(D)you go

you’re gone

for good

(Em7)There

(D)you go

you’re gone

for good

Oh

oh oh

(Em7)There

(D)you go

you’re gone

for good

(Em7)There

(D)you go

you’re gone

for good

Scarlet — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Scarlet" by Brooke Fraser in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key D, 65 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Scarlet

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Scarlet" by Brooke Fraser in?
The backing track is in D at 65 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Scarlet" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Scarlet"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Scarlet", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Scarlet" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Scarlet"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Scarlet"?
"Scarlet" was originally performed by Brooke Fraser. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Brooke Fraser are available?
Other accompaniments by Brooke Fraser: "Arithmetic", "C.S. Lewis Song", "Hymn". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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