Scarborough Fair
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Am G Am C
Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Am C Bm Em
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Am C G
Remember me to one who lives there.
Am G Em Am
She once was a true love of mine.
Am G Am C
Tell her to make me a cambric shirt.
Am C Bm Em
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Am C G
Without no seams nor needle work,
Am G Em Am
Then she'll be a true love of mine.
Am G Am C
Tell her to find me an acre of land.
Am C Bm Em
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Am C G
Between the salt water and the sea strands.
Am G Em Am
Then she'll be a true love of mine.
Am G Am C
Tell her to reap it with a sickle of leather.
Am C Bm Em
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Am C G
And gather it all in a bunch of heather.
Am G Em Am
Then she'll be a true love of mine.
(repeat "Are you going ...")
How to play Scarborough Fair
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.