What key is "Rain On The Scarecrow" in?

"Rain On The Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp is in the key of A with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Rain On The Scarecrow" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Rain On The Scarecrow" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Rain On The Scarecrow"?

This arrangement of "Rain On The Scarecrow" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Rain On The Scarecrow" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?

Try "I NEED A LOVER", "CHECK IT OUT", "PAPER IN FIRE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F#m)Scare crow on a wood en cross, black bird in the barn,

four hun dred emp ty a cres that used to be my farm.

I grew up like my dad dy did, my Grand pa cleared this land.

and When I was five I walked the fence while Grand pa held my hand.

Rain on the scare crow, blood on the plow; this (D)land fed a na tion, this (E)land made me proud.

And son, I’m just sor ry there’s no (D)leg a cy for you now.

Rain on the (A)scare (E)crow, blood on the plow.

The crops we grew last sum mer were n’t e nough to pay the loans, could n’t buy the seed to plant this spring and the Farm ers Bank fore closed.

Called my old friend, Schep man, up to auc tion off the land; he said, “John, it’s just my job, and I hope you un der stand.” Hey, call ing it your job, ol’ hoss, sure don’t make it right, but if you want me to I’ll say a prayer for your soul to night.

And (D)Grand ma’s on the front porch swing with a (E)bi ble in her hand.

Some (D)times I hear her sing ing, “Take me (E)to the prom ised land.” When you take a way man’s dig ni ty, he can’t (D)work his fields and cows.

There’ll be blood on the (A)scare (E)crow, blood on the plow.

Blood on the (A)scare (E)crow, blood on the plow.

Well, there’s blood on the plow.

Rain on the scare crow, blood on the plow.

This (D)land fed a na tion, this (E)land made me proud, and son, I’m just sor ry they’re just (D)mem o ries for you now.

Rain on the (A)scare (E)crow, blood on the plow.

Rain On The Scarecrow by John Mellencamp

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rain On The Scarecrow”

What key is "Rain On The Scarecrow" in?: "Rain On The Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp is in the key of A with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Rain On The Scarecrow" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Rain On The Scarecrow" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Rain On The Scarecrow"?: This arrangement of "Rain On The Scarecrow" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Rain On The Scarecrow" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?: Try "I NEED A LOVER", "CHECK IT OUT", "PAPER IN FIRE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.