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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.
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Scarlet Begonias — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Scarlet Begonias" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 170 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 “Scarlet Begonias”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Scarlet Begonias" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Scarlet Begonias" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Scarlet Begonias" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Scarlet Begonias" is in the key of G at 170 BPM.
- What chords are in "Scarlet Begonias"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.