Blue Moon

by Richard Rodgers

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(Dm)Once up on a (Dm7)time, be (G)fore I took up (Gm)smil ing, I (Dm)hat ed the (A)moon (Dm)light!

(Dm)Shad ows of the (Dm7)night that (G)po ets find be (Gm)guil ing seemed (Dm)flat as the (A)moon (Dm)light.

(Gm6)With no one (E7sus)to (A7)stay (D6)up for,

(G6)I went (Em)to (Asus)sleep (A)at (D5)ten.

(Gm)Life was a (Bb)bit (C)ter (Fmaj7)cup for

(F6)the (D7sus)sad dest (G)of all (C7)men.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you saw me (C)stand ing a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you knew just (C)what I was there for,

you heard me (C)say ing a prayer for

some one I real ly could care for.

And then there (Bb6)sud den ly ap (C6)peared be (F)fore me

the on ly (Bb6)one my arms will (C6)ev er (F)hold.

I heard some (Bb)bod y whis per, (Eb)“Please a (Ab)dore me.”

And when I (C)looked, the moon had (G)turned to (C7)gold!

Blue (Dm)moon!

Now I’m no (C)long er a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

(Dm)Once up on a (Dm7)time, my (G)heart was just an (Gm)or gan; my (Dm)life had no (A)mis (Dm)sion.

(Dm)Now that I have (Dm7)you, to (G)be as rich as (Gm)Mor gan is (Dm)my one am (A)bi (Dm)tion.

(Gm6)Once I a (E7sus)woke (A7)at (D6)sev en,

(G6)hat ing (Em)the (Asus)morn (A)ing (D5)light.

(Gm)Now I a (Bb)wake (C)in (Fmaj7)Heav en

(F6)and (D7sus)all the (G)world all (C7)right.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you saw me (C)stand ing a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you knew just (C)what I was there for,

you heard me (C)say ing a prayer for

some one I real ly could care for.

And then there (Bb6)sud den ly ap (C6)peared be (F)fore me

the on ly (Bb6)one my arms will (C6)ev er (F)hold.

I heard some (Bb)bod y whis per, (Eb)“Please a (Ab)dore me.”

And when I (C)looked, the moon had (G)turned to (C7)gold!

Blue (Dm)moon!

Now I’m no (C)long er a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

Blue Moon by Richard Rodgers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Blue Moon” by Richard Rodgers 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 Bb at 90 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 "Blue 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 "Blue 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.
What other Richard Rodgers songs work for kids?
Try "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.