Scarlett And Johnny
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[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
C C
Well, Scarlett and Jonny were just thick as thieves, just two old teens who never cared
much
Am
for the material things
C C Am
The brawn and the brain, with the whole world to gain, but they would choose to abstain,
F Fm C
They wanted to break free, and have some self-discovery, so they found a field with a
G Am
lonely old tree,
F Fm G
That’s the place they learned to really see
[Verse 2]
C C Am
Now as time just ran, this girl and young man, just stuck to the plan of having no plan
at all,
C C Am G
Take it day by day, and when the skies are gray, bring the sun in their own kinda way,
F Fm C
You see they’ve heard these things, ‘bout the American dream, but a nine to five ain’t
G Am
really what they need,
F Fm G G/B
Cause they found happiness underneath that tree.
[Chorus]
C Am
They always knew there was more to life than making a wage but being sad about their
days
F/A G/B
They thought life was about laughing and love and the Good Lord above, so there was no
Am/C
time for anything less.
Em G C
They had each other, some food to eat, a field of wheat, and the shade from a tree
[Interlude]
C
[Verse 3]
C
Now Jonny and Scarlett, with a bow in her hair, and not a single care, just talked about
Am Em
life being unfair
C C Am Em
They asked, “Why do children cry and our pets die and bad things happen to the good
guy?”
F Fm C G Am
“It’s all in God’s plan, we’re all in His hand, maybe it’s just better off that way.”
F Fm G
In the end, we’ll both be OK
[Chorus]
C Am
They always knew there was more to life than making a wage but being sad about their
days
F/A G/B
They thought life was about laughing and love and the Good Lord above, so there was no
Am/C
time for anything less.
Em G C
They had each other, some food to eat, a field of wheat, and the shade from a tree
[Interlude]
C Am
[Verse 4]
C C
Under that tree they were truly free, they found real beauty and they learned about the
Am
birds and the bees
C C Am
They’ve spoke about all kinds of things, like the bloom of spring and even a wedding
G
ring
F Fm C
But there was not a penny in his pocket, and he really didn’t mind it, “it’s really
G Am
kinda freeing” he thought
F Fm G
They’ve found love that money had not bought
[Chorus B]
C Am
They always knew there was more to life than making a wage but being sad about their
days
F/A G/B
They thought life was about laughing and love and the Good Lord above, so there was no
Am/C
time for anything less.
Em G Am
They had each other, some food to eat, a field of wheat, and the shade from a tree
Em G C
And in the end that's really all they need
How to play Scarlett And Johnny
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.