How to play Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel

Key, tempo & difficulty

Scarborough Fair is played in the key of Dorian, at 80 BPM, in 3/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Scarborough Fair

How to play Scarborough Fair on guitar

Looking for Scarborough Fair guitar chords? Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel is played in the key of Dorian. The main guitar chords are Am, C, G, D. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Scarborough Fair on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Scarborough Fair chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Scarborough Fair on piano

Want to play Scarborough Fair on piano? Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel is played in the key of Dorian. The piano chords are Am, C, G, D. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Scarborough Fair at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Scarborough Fair on ukulele

Scarborough Fair translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of Dorian. The ukulele chords are Am, C, G, D. If you're searching for easy Scarborough Fair ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Scarborough Fair on bass

The bass line for Scarborough Fair by Simon & Garfunkel follows the chord progression in the key of Dorian. The chords are Am, C, G, D. SongView's AI transcribes the Scarborough Fair bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Scarborough Fair

To practice Scarborough Fair efficiently, start by learning the Am, C, G, D chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Scarborough Fair is in the key of Dorian, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Scarborough Fair at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.