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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Scarborough Fair" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Scarborough Fair"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Scarborough Fair". Key of E, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.