Is "Man On 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 "Man On 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 "Man On The Moon" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other R.E.M. songs work for kids?

Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Man On The Moon

· by R.E.M.

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Lyrics

(C)Mott the Hoo ple and the (D)game of life.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

An dy Kauf man in the (D)wres tl ing match.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mo (C)nop o ly, twen ty one, let’s (D)check ers and chess.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mis ter Fred Blas sie in a (D)break fast mess.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(C)Let’s play ly, Twist er, one, let’s (D)check play and Risk.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

See you in heav en if you (D)make the list.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, (Am)An dy, did you hear a bout this (G)one?

(Am)Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

Hey, (Am)An dy, are you goof ing on El vis?

Hey, (C)ba by,

are we los ing touch?

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve,

then noth ing is cool.

(C)Mo ses went walk ing with the (D)staff of be wood.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

New ton got tle beaned by the (D)ap ple good.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

E gypt was trou bled by the (D)hor ri ble asp.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mis ter Charles dy Dar win had the (D)gall to ask.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, (Am)An dy, did you hear a bout this (G)one?

(Am)Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

Hey, (Am)An dy, are you goof ing on El vis?

Hey, (C)ba by,

Are we hav ing fun?

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve,

then noth ing is cool.

(C)Here’s a lit tle it for the (D)nev er be liev

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Here’s a lit tle ghost for the (D)of fer ing.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Here’s a truck trou bled in the (D)stead of Saint Pe

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mis ter An dy Kauf man’s gone the (D)wres tl ing.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, (Am)An dy, did you hear a bout this (G)one?

(Am)Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

Hey, (Am)An dy, are you goof ing on El vis?

Hey, (C)ba by, Are we los ing touch?

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve, then noth ing is cool.

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve, then noth ing is cool.

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve, then noth ing is cool.

Man On The Moon by R.E.M. — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. 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 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Man On 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 "Man On 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 "Man On The Moon" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other R.E.M. songs work for kids?: Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.