Scarborough Fair

by Traditional English Ballad
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Lyrics

(Dm)Are you go ing to (Em7)Scar bor (A7)ough (Dm)Fair?

(F)Pars ley, (Dm)sage,

rose (G)mar y and (Dm)thyme.

Re (Bb)mem ber (Dm)me (Gm6)to (Dm)one who lives (Bb)there, for (Dm)once she (G7)was a (C)true love of (Dm)mine.

(Dm)Have her make me a (Em7)cam der (A7)bric (Dm)shirt,

(F)pars ley, (Dm)sage,

rose (G)mar y and (Dm)thyme.

With (Bb)out a (Dm)seam (Gm6)or (Dm)fine nee dle (Bb)work, and (Dm)then she’ll (G7)be a (C)true love of (Dm)mine.

(Dm)mine.

Scarborough Fair by Traditional English Ballad

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Scarborough Fair”

What key is "Scarborough Fair" in?
"Scarborough Fair" by Traditional English Ballad is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Scarborough Fair" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Scarborough Fair" 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 "Scarborough Fair"?
This arrangement of "Scarborough Fair" uses 11 chords: A, A7, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Em7, F, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Scarborough Fair" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Traditional English Ballad can I play here?
Try "Barbara Allen", "Scarborough Fair". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.