By The Light Of The Silvery Moon

· by Doris Day

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By the (Eb)light

of the sil ver y (F)moon

I want to (Bb)spoon,

to my hon ey I’ll (Eb6)croon (Edim7)love’s (Fm)tune.

Hon ey (Eb)moon

keep a shin ing in (Ab)June,

your sil v’ry (Eb)beams will bring love’s (Eb)dreams, we’ll be (Eb)cud dl in’ soon

by the sil ver y (Eb)moon.

(Eb)Place: (F#dim7)park, (Bb7)scene: (Eb)dark, sil v’ry moon is (F#dim7)shin ing through the (Bb7)trees.

place.

(Ab)Cast: (G7)two, (C7)me, (Fm)you (Bb7)sound of kis ses blow ing on the breeze.

(Eb)Act (F#dim7)one, (Bb7)be (Eb)done, di a logue: Where (F#dim7)would you like to (Fm)spoon?

(Cm)My (F)cue: (Dm)with (Gm)you (Cm7)un der neath the sil v’ry (Fm)moon.

By the (Eb)light

of the sil ver y (F)moon

I want to (Bb)spoon,

to my hon ey I’ll (Eb6)croon (Edim7)love’s (Fm)tune.

Hon ey (Eb)moon

keep a shin ing in (Ab)June,

your sil v’ry (Eb)beams will bring love’s (Eb)dreams, we’ll be (Eb)cud dl in’ soon

by the sil ver y (Eb)moon.

(Eb)Act (F#dim7)two, (Bb7)scene: (Eb)new, ros es bloom ing (F#dim7)all a round the (Bb7)trees.

place.

(Ab)Cast: (G7)three, (C7)you, (Fm)me (Bb7)preach er with a sol emn look ing face.

(Eb)Choir (F#dim7)sings, (Bb7)bell (Eb)rings, preach er: You are (F#dim7)wed for ev er (Fm)more.

(Cm)Act (F)two: (Dm)all (Gm)through, (Cm7)ev ’ry night the same en (Fm)core.

By the soon

by the sil ver (Bb7)y (F)moon.

By The Light Of The Silvery Moon by Doris Day — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” by Doris Day 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 Ab at 120 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 "By The Light Of The Silvery 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 "By The Light Of The Silvery 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 Doris Day songs work for kids?: Try "QUE SERA, SERA", "BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON", "Move Over Darling". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.