Scarlet Ribbons
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G C D7 G
I peeked in to say good night
C D7 C G
When I heard my child in prayer
C D7 G
Send dear God some scarlet ribbons
C D7 C G
Scarlet ribbons for my hair
D7 G C
All the stores were closed and shuttered
E7 A7 D7
All the streets were dark and bare
G C D7 G
In our town no scarlet ribbons
C D7 C G
Not one ribbon for her hair
D7 G C
Through the night my heart was aching
E7 A7 D7
Just before the dawn was breaking
G C D7 G
I peeked in and on her bed
C D7 C G
In gay pro fusion lying there
C D7 G
I saw ribbons scarlet ribbons
C D7 C G
Scarlet ribbons for her hair
D7 G C
If I live to be a hundred
E7 A7 D7
I will never know from where
G C D7 G
Came those lovely scarlet ribbons
C D7 C D7 G
Scarlet ribbons for her hair
How to play Scarlet Ribbons
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 G. 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.