Barking At The Moon

by Jenny Lewis

Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids
Lyrics

(A)I have got so (E)much to give;

I I swear, I (E)do.

(A)I may not have in (E)nine or, lives,

but (D)this one feels brand (A)new.

Yes, I’ve lived a (E)good of one;

they I have tried to be (E)true.

My There (A)are some things I (E)nev er re al ized

till I met (A)you;

how the (D)wind feels on

my the (A)cheeks

when I’m (D)bark ing at

the (E)moon.

There (A)is no home like the (D)one you’ve got, ’cause (E)that home be (D)longs to (A)you.

(D)Woo woo,

here I (A)come,

(D)woo woo,

back to (E)you.

There (A)is no home like the (D)one you’ve got, ’cause (E)that home be (D)longs to (A)you.

Well, (A)I was in so (E)trou ble bad;

I was so con (E)fused.

(A)I may not see in (E)col or, babe,

but (D)I sure can feel (A)blue.

I have been a (E)lot of things;

they may not all be be (E)true.

My ex (A)pe ri ence was (E)so mys te ri ous,

till I met (A)you.

Now the (D)sun will rise

in the (A)east,

but I’m (D)bark ing at

the (E)moon.

There (A)is no home like the (D)one you’ve got, ’cause (E)that home be (D)longs to (A)you.

(D)Woo woo,

here I (A)come,

(D)woo woo,

back to (E)you.

There (A)is no home like the (D)one you’ve got, ’cause (E)that home be (D)longs to (A)you.

Well, There There (A)is no home like the (D)one you’ve got, ’cause (E)that home be (D)longs to (A)you.

Barking At The Moon by Jenny Lewis — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Barking At The Moon” by Jenny Lewis in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 224 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Barking At The Moon" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Barking At The Moon"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Barking At The Moon" use?
Just 3 chords: A, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.