Scarlet Begonias

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

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(C)I was walk ing ’round Gros ve nor (G)Square,

not a (C)chill to the win ter but a nip to the (G)air.

From the oth er di (C)rec (G)tion, (F)she was call ing my (C)eye.

It could be an il lu (G)sion, (F)but I might as well (C)try, might as well (G)try.

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had (C)I was walk ing ’round Gros ve nor (G)Square,

not a (C)chill to the win ter but a nip to the (G)air.

From the oth er di (C)rec (G)tion, (F)she was call ing my (C)eye.

It could be an il lu (G)sion, (F)but I might as well (C)try, might as well (G)try.

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Well, I (D)ain’t of ten right, but I’ve nev er been wrong.

(G)Sel dom turns out the way it (F)does in the (C)song.

(D)Once in a while, you get shown the light in the (G)strang est of plac es if you (F)look at it (C)right.

Well, there (C)ain’t noth ing wrong with the ing way she (G)moves,

or (C)scar let be go nias or a touch of the (G)blues.

And there’s noth ing (C)wrong (G)with the (F)look that’s in her (C)eye.

I had to learn the (C)hard (G)way (F)in to let her pass (C)by, let her pass (G)by.

The (C)wind in the wil lows play ing “Tea for (G)Two,”

the (C)sky was be yel low and the sun of was (G)blue.

Stran gers stop ping (C)stran (G)gers, the (F)just to shake their (C)hand.

Ev ’ry bod y is (C)play (G)ing (F)in the “heart of gold” (C)band, “heart of gold” (G)by.

The (G)band.

Scarlet Begonias — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Scarlet Begonias" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 170 BPM.

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About “Scarlet Begonias”

What key is "Scarlet Begonias" by Grateful Dead played in?
Scarlet Begonias is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Scarlet Begonias"?
The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Scarlet Begonias" 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 "Scarlet Begonias"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Scarlet Begonias"?
"Scarlet Begonias" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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