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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Scarborough Fair Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Scarborough Fair Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Scarborough Fair Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Scarborough Fair Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Scarborough Fair Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Scarborough Fair Chords – Harmonica
A traditional English ballad about a man asking a listener to deliver a message to a former lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern (thumb on bass note, then index, middle, ring) for a more authentic sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E – A
D – A – E
A – E – A
D – E – A
Chorus
E – A
D – A – E
A – E
D – E – A
Verse 2
A – E – A
D – A – E
A – E – A
D – E – A
Chorus
E – A
D – A – E
A – E
D – E – A
Verse 3
A – E – A
D – A – E
A – E – A
D – E – A
Chorus
E – A
D – A – E
A – E
D – E – A
Practice tip: The chord progression A, E, A, D, A, E, A repeats throughout. Practice switching between A and E, as this is the most common transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Scarborough Fair"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, C, D and Em.
Is "Scarborough Fair" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Scarborough Fair" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Scarborough Fair"?
It was written by Traditional.