Easy Key: Am 90 BPM
Scarborough Fair
Simon & Garfunkel
Chords: Am G C F D
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
Am – G – Am – C – Am – D – Am
💡 Tips
- • English folk ballad
- • Great for fingerpicking
- • Medieval mood
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Traditional English ballad
- • Simon & Garfunkel made it famous
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How to Play "Scarborough Fair" on Ukulele
"Scarborough Fair" by Simon & Garfunkel is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 5 simple chords (Am, G, C, F, D) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.
The song is played in the key of Am at around 90 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
- D — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar easy songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.