Elton John - Scarecrow (Piano/Tambourine Demo / Lyric Video)

We’re going back right to the very beginning of Elton & Bernie’s collaborative career with this, the first music that Elton applied to Bernie’s lyrics. Written before they had even met, Scarecrow was in the bundle of words that Ray Williams presented to young Reg Dwight. Referenced in the lyric to Curtains (“I used to know this old scarecrow. He was my song / My joy and sorrow”). Scarecrow is taken from Elton: Jewel Box, out now - Watch more Elton videos: ​​ Subscribe to Elton channel: ​​ About Elton John: Welcome to the official Elton John channel. Subscribe today for a vast video collection of music videos, iconic live performances, exclusive interviews, behind the scenes content and playlists to explore Elton’s musical legacy in-depth.