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(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.
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 (A)scare (E)crow, blood on the plow.
Rain On The Scarecrow — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Rain On The Scarecrow" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 105 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Rain On The Scarecrow”
- Can I play "Rain On The Scarecrow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Rain On The Scarecrow" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Rain On The Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp played in?
- Rain On The Scarecrow is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rain On The Scarecrow"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rain On The Scarecrow" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Rain On The Scarecrow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rain On The Scarecrow"?
- "Rain On The Scarecrow" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rain On The Scarecrow"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "CHECK IT OUT", "PAPER IN FIRE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Rain On The Scarecrow"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Rain On The Scarecrow" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Rain On The Scarecrow"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rain On The Scarecrow" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.