Scarlet Ribbons

by Evelyn Danzig
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Lyrics

(G)I peeked (C6)in to (D7)say good (G)night, and (G6)then I (D7)heard (C6)my child (D7)in (G)pray’r,

β€œAnd for (C6)me some (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for (D7)my (G)hair.”

All the (C6)stores were (D7)closed and (G)shut tered, (G6)all the (D7)streets (C6)were dark (D7)and (G)bare.

In our (C6)town no (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)not one (D7)rib (C6)bon for (D7)her (G)hair.

Through the (D6)night my (G7)heart was (C)ach ing.

(Em)Just be (Gmaj7)fore the (Em6)dawn was (Am7)break (D9)ing, (G)I peeked (C6)in and (D7)on her (G)bed in (G6)gay pro (D7)fu (C6)sion ly (D7)ing (G)there,

love ly (C6)rib bons, (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for (D7)her (G)hair.

If I (D6)live to (G7)be two (C)hun dred, (Em)I will (Gmaj7)nev er (Em6)know from (Am7)where

(G)came those (C6)love ly (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for (D7)her (G6)hair.

Scarlet Ribbons β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Scarlet Ribbons" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 84 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œScarlet Ribbons”

Can I play "Scarlet Ribbons" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Scarlet Ribbons" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Scarlet Ribbons" by Evelyn Danzig played in?
Scarlet Ribbons 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 Ribbons"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Scarlet Ribbons" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Scarlet Ribbons"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Scarlet Ribbons"?
"Scarlet Ribbons" was originally performed by Evelyn Danzig. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Scarlet Ribbons"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am7, C, C6, D, D6, D7, D9, Em, +5 more.
What other songs by Evelyn Danzig can I play here?
Try "Scarlet Ribbons". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Scarlet Ribbons"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Scarlet Ribbons" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Scarlet Ribbons"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Scarlet Ribbons" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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