Scarecrow
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D A C A G
The black and green scarecrow, as ev'ryone knows,
A D A
Stood with a bird on his hat and straw ev'rywhere
D
He didn't care
G Am G A
He stood in a field where barley grows
D A C A G
His head did no thinking, his arms didn't move,
A D A D
Except when the wind cut up rough and mice ran around on the ground
G Am G A
He stood in a field where barley grows
D A C A G
The black and green scarecrow is sadder than me__
A D A
But now he's resigned to his fate's, 'cause life's not unkind
D
He doesn't mind
G Am G A
He stood in a field where barley grows
How to play Scarecrow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.