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(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,
“And 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Scarlet Ribbons" by Evelyn Danzig in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “Scarlet Ribbons”
- Can I learn "Scarlet Ribbons" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Scarlet Ribbons" with hands-separate practice in G at 84 BPM.
- 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 — 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Scarlet Ribbons"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Scarlet Ribbons" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Scarlet Ribbons"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Scarlet Ribbons" is in the key of G at 84 BPM.
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