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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Scarlet Begonias" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Scarlet Begonias"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Scarlet Begonias". Key of E, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.