Scarborough Fair

by Traditional English Ballad
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Lyrics

Are her you go ing to (D)Scar bor ough (Em)Fair?

(G)Pars ley (Em)sage, rose (A)mar y and (Em)thyme.

Re (C)mem an ber (G)me to one who lives (D)there, for (Em)once she (A)was a (D)true love of (Em)mine.

Tell her to make me a (D)cam der bric (Em)shirt.

(G)Pars ley (Em)sage, rose (A)mar y and (Em)thyme.

With (C)out ter y (G)seam or fine nee dle (D)work, for (Em)once she (A)was a (D)true love of (Em)mine.

(Em)mine.

Scarborough Fair — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Scarborough Fair" 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 E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Scarborough Fair”

Can I play "Scarborough Fair" 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 "Scarborough Fair" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Scarborough Fair" by Traditional English Ballad played in?
Scarborough Fair is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Scarborough Fair"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Scarborough Fair" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Scarborough Fair"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Scarborough Fair"?
"Scarborough Fair" was originally performed by Traditional English Ballad. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional English Ballad can I play here?
Try "SCARBOROUGH FAIR", "Barbara Allen". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Scarborough Fair"?
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. "Scarborough Fair" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Scarborough Fair"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Scarborough Fair" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.