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(G)I peeked (C6)in to (D7)say.
“Good (G)night”, and (G6)then I (D7)heard (C6)my child in (G)prayer.
“And for (C6)me some (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for my (G)hair.”
All the (C6)stores were (D7)closed and (G)shut tered, (G6)all the (D7)streets (C6)were dark and (G)bare.
In our (C6)town, no (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)not one (D7)rib (C6)bon for her (G)hair.
(G)Through the (D6)night my (G7)heart was (C)ach ing, (Em)just be (Gmaj7)fore the (C#)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 ing (G)there,
love ly (C6)rib bons, (D7)scar let (G)rib bons, (G6)scar let (D7)rib (C6)bons for her (G)hair.
(G)If I (D6)live to (G7)be two (C)hun dred, (Em)I will (Gmaj7)ne ver (C#)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 — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Scarlet Ribbons" by Evelyn Danzig. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Scarlet Ribbons”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Scarlet Ribbons" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Scarlet Ribbons".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Scarlet Ribbons" by Evelyn Danzig in?
- The backing track is in G at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Scarlet Ribbons" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Scarlet Ribbons"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Scarlet Ribbons", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Scarlet Ribbons" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Scarlet Ribbons"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Scarlet Ribbons"?
- "Scarlet Ribbons" was originally performed by Evelyn Danzig. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Scarlet Ribbons" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Scarlet Ribbons" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.