Scarborough Fair chords
A centuries-old riddle ballad about impossible tasks. The modal melody suits a light fingerpicked waltz.
- Chords
- 4
- Level
- Easy
- Time
- 3/4
How to play it
You need 4 chords: Am, G, C and D. The change you'll make most is G to Am, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.
Each box is one bar of 3/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.
Questions
What chords are in Scarborough Fair?
This arrangement uses Am, G, C and D.
Is Scarborough Fair easy to play on guitar?
Fairly. None of the 4 chords needs a full barre, though there are a few more shapes to learn.