Learn "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" by Simon & Garfunkel on Piano

Master "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" by Simon & Garfunkel with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of E at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

On the (D)side (Em)of (D)a (Em)hill in the deep for est (G)green. tal lions. (Em)Trac ing of spar row on snow crest ed brown. And to (Em)Blan A kets sol and dier (D)cause bed clothes the long child a go of for the a (Em)got moun ten. tain. (Em)Sleeps un a ware of the clar i on call. On the (D)side (Em)of (D)a (Em)hill ing a sprink ling of (G)leaves. tal lions. (Em)Wash es the grave der with sil ver y tears. And to (Em)fight A for sol a dier (D)cause cleans clothes and long po a go lish for es a (Em)got gun. ten. tain. (Em)Sleeps un a ware of the clar i on call.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
E
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Scarborough Fair/canticle" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.