East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)

by Brooks Bowman

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Lyrics

(Gmaj7)East of the sun

(Gb7)and

(F)west of the (E9)moon,

(Am7)We’ll build a dream house

of

(Cm)love,

dear.

(Am7)Near to the sun in the day,

(B7)near to the moon at (Em)night,

we’ll (A7)live in a love ly way,

dear,

(Am7)liv ing on love and (D7)pale moon light.

(Gmaj7)Just you and I,

(Gb7)for

(F)ev er and a (E9)day,

(Am7)love will not die,

we’ll

(Cm)keep it that way.

(Am7)Up a mong the (Cm6)stars we’ll find a (G)har mo ny of (Em)life to a (A7)love ly tune,

(Am7)east of the sun and (D9)west

of the (G)moon,

(Eb7)dear,

(Am7)east of the sun and (D)west

of the (Ab)moon.

East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) by Brooks Bowman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)” by Brooks Bowman 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 G at 84 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 "East Of The Sun (And West Of 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 "East Of The Sun (And West Of 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.