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As (E)I was walk in’ ’round Gros ve nor (B)Square,
not a (E)chill to the win ter but a nip to the (B)air.
From the oth er di (E)rec (B)tion (A)she was call ing my (E)eye.
It could be an il lu
(B)sion, (A)but I might as well (E)try, might as well (B)try.
She had (E)rings on her fin gers and bells on her (B)shoes,
and I knew with out ask in’ she was in to the (B)blues.
She wore scar let be (E)go (B)nias
tucked in to her the (E)curls.
I knew right of a (E)way (B)she was (A)not like oth there er (E)girls, oth there er (B)girls.
In the (E)thick of the eve ning when the ing got (B)rough,
she was too pat to o pen and was too cool to (B)bluff.
As I picked up my (E)match (B)es
and was clos ing the (E)door,
I had one of those (E)flash (B)es was (A)not I’d been there be (E)fore, been there be (B)fore.
In the
Well, I (F#)ain’t of ten right, but I’ve nev er been wrong.
(B)Sel dom turns out the way it (A)does in the (E)song.
(F#)Once in a while, you get shown the light in the (B)strang est of plac es if you (A)look at it (E)right.
Well, there (E)ain’t noth in’ wrong with the way she (B)moves,
or (E)scar let be go nias or a touch of the (B)blues.
And there’s noth in’ (E)wrong (B)with the look that’s in her (E)eye.
I had to learn the (E)hard (B)way
to let her pass (E)by, let her pass (B)by.
The (E)wind in the wil lows play in’ for (B)Two,”
the (E)sky was be yel low and the sun of was (B)blue.
Stran gers stop pin’ (E)stran (B)gers the just to shake their (E)hand.
Ev ’ry bod y is (E)play (B)ing
in the of gold (E)band, heart of gold (B)by.
The (B)band.
Scarlet Begonias — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Scarlet Begonias" by Grateful Dead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 E 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Scarlet Begonias" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Scarlet Begonias"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B, E, F#. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Scarlet Begonias" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Scarlet Begonias" by Grateful Dead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Scarlet Begonias" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Scarlet Begonias" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.