Key: D · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 100 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, G, G/C, Dm, F, G7, C/G, Em, Dm7/G, Dm/E, D
[Intro] C C G G/C [Verse] C Dm G C I peeped in, to say goodnight F G F C And then I heard, my child in prayer Dm G7 C And for me some scarlet ribbons F G Dm C/G Scarlet ribbons, for my hair [Verse] F G7 C All the stores, were locked and shuttered F G Dm C All the streets, were dark and bare F G C In our town, no scarlet ribbons Dm G Dm C/G No scarlet ribbons, for her hair [Bridge] C G7 C F Through the night, my heart was aching Em Dm G Just, before the dawn was breaking [Verse] C Dm G C I peeped in and on her bed F Dm C In gay profusion, lying there F C/G Scarlet ribbons, scarlet ribbons F G Dm7/G G Pretty scarlet ribbons, for her hair [Verse] C F If I live, to be a hundred Dm/E G7 I will never, know from whe-ere C D C/G Came those lovely, scarlet ribbons F G Dm G7 C C Scarlet ribbons, for her hair
ℹ️ About This Song
Track Info
- Song: Scarlet Ribbons
- Artist: Jim Reeves
- Written by Jack Segal & Evelyn Danzig
- Produced by Chet Atkins
- Album: Songs To Warm The Heart
- Released Date: 1959
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: C, G, G/C, Dm, F, G7, C/G, Em, Dm7/G, Dm/E, D
- BPM: 100
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Scarlet Ribbons in?
Scarlet Ribbons is in the key of D.
Recommended Gear
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
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What chords do I need for Scarlet Ribbons?
You need C, G, G/C, Dm, F, G7, C/G, Em, Dm7/G, Dm/E, D to play Scarlet Ribbons by Jim Reeves.
Do I need a capo for Scarlet Ribbons?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Scarlet Ribbons by Jim Reeves.
How hard is Scarlet Ribbons to play on guitar?
Scarlet Ribbons by Jim Reeves is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.