Moon Shadow

· by Cat Stevens

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Oh, I’m be in’ fol lowed by a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.

Leap in’ and hop pin’ on a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.

And (G)if I ev er lose my hands,

(G)lose my plough, lose my (A)land.

Oh, (G)if I ev er lose my hands, oh (Em)if,

I won’t have to (A)work no (D)more.

And (G)if I ev er lose my eyes,

(G)if my colors all run (A)dry.

Yes, (G)if I ev er lose my eyes, oh (Em)if,

I won’t have to (A)cry no (D)more.

Yes, I’m be in’ fol lowed by a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.

Leap in’ and hop pin’ on a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.

And (G)if I ev er lose my legs,

(G)I won’t moan,

(Em)I won’t beg.

Oh, (G)if I ev er lose my legs, oh (Em)if,

I won’t have to (A)walk no (D)more.

And (G)if I ev er lose my mouth,

(G)all my teeth,

(Em)north and south.

Yes, (G)if I ev er lose my mouth, oh (Em)if,

I won’t have to (A)talk.

no (D)more.

And

(E)Did it take long to find me?

(E)I asked the faith ful (A)light.

(E)Did it take long to find me,

and (E)are you gon na stay the (A7)night?

Oh, (D)I’m be in’ fol lowed by a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.

Leap in’ and hop pin’ on a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.

(G)Moon shad ow, (A)moon (D)shad ow.

(G)Moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.

Moon Shadow by Cat Stevens — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Moon Shadow” by Cat Stevens 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 D at 110 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 "Moon Shadow" 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 "Moon Shadow"?: 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 Cat Stevens songs work for kids?: Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.