Scarlet Ribbons

by Evelyn Danzig
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Lyrics

(G)I peeked (C6)in to (D7)say.

β€œGood (G)night”, and (G6)then I (D7)heard (C6)my child in (G)prayer.

β€œAnd for (C6)me some (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for my (G)hair.”

All the (C6)stores were (D7)closed and (G)shut tered, (G6)all the (D7)streets (C6)were dark and (G)bare.

In our (C6)town, no (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)not one (D7)rib (C6)bon for her (G)hair.

(G)Through the (D6)night my (G7)heart was (C)ach ing, (Em)just be (Gmaj7)fore the (C#)dawn was (Am7)break (D9)ing, (G)I peeked (C6)in and (D7)on her (G)bed, in (G6)gay pro (D7)fu (C6)sion, ly ing (G)there,

love ly (C6)rib bons, (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for her (G)hair.

(G)If I (D6)live to (G7)be two (C)hun dred, (Em)I will (Gmaj7)ne ver (C#)know from (Am7)where

(G)came those (C6)love ly (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for (D7)her (G6)hair.

Scarlet Ribbons β€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Scarlet Ribbons" by Evelyn Danzig 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 G, 90 BPM.

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

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About β€œScarlet Ribbons”

Why does the accompaniment for "Scarlet Ribbons" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual β€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Scarlet Ribbons" by Evelyn Danzig in?
The backing track is in G at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Scarlet Ribbons" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 Ribbons"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Scarlet Ribbons", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Scarlet Ribbons" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Scarlet Ribbons"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Scarlet Ribbons"?
"Scarlet Ribbons" was originally performed by Evelyn Danzig. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Scarlet Ribbons" as a backing track for singing?
Yes β€” this is the piano accompaniment for Scarlet Ribbons by Evelyn Danzig, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing β€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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