Is "Moonshine" 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 "Moonshine"?

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 Bruno Mars songs work for kids?

Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Moonshine

· by Bruno Mars

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Lyrics

Hel lo.

You know, you look e ven bet ter than the way you did the night be fore.

And the mo ment that you kiss my lips, you know I start to feel won der ful.

It’s some thing in cred i ble; there’s (Am)sex in your chem i cals, oh.

Ooh, let’s go.

You’re the best way I know to es cape the ex tra or di nar y.

This world ain’t for you, and I know for damn sure this world ain’t for me.

Lift off and say good bye;

just let your fire (G)set me free.

Oh, (Am)moon shine,

take us to the (Fmaj13)stars to night.

Take us to that (D)spe cial place,

that place we went the (Am)last time, the last (G)time.

I know,

I was with you last night, but it feels like it’s been so long.

And ev ’ry bod y that’s a round me knows that I’m not my self when you’re gone.

It’s good to see you a gain,

good to see you a gain.

On top of the world

is where I stand when you’re back (Fmaj13)in my life.

Life’s not so bad when you’re way (D)up this high;

ev ’ry thing is al right, ev ’ry thing is al right.

Oh, (Am)moon shine,

your take us to the (Fmaj13)stars to night.

Take us to that (D)spe cial place,

that place we went the (Am)last time, the last (G)time.

Oh, (Am)moon shine,

your lov ing makes me (Fmaj13)come a live.

Take us to that (D)spe cial place,

that place we went the (Am)last time, the last (G)time.

Oh, (G)time.

(Fmaj7)Don’t look down, (G)don’t you (Am)nev er look back.

(C)Me, I’m not a fraid to (C)die (Fmaj7)young and live fast.

Give me good times, (G)give me (Am)love, give me (G)laughs.

Let’s (D)take a ride (E)through the sky be (D)fore (E)the (F)night (G)is (Bbmaj9)gone.

(Am)Moon shine,

take us (C)to the (Fmaj7)stars to night.

Take us (Fmaj7)to that (D7)spe cial place,

that place we went the (Am)last time, the last (G)time.

Oh, (Am)moon shine,

your lov ing makes me (Fmaj13)come a live.

Take us to that (D)spe cial place,

that place we went the (Am)last time, the last (G)time.

Moonshine by Bruno Mars — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Moonshine” by Bruno Mars 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 A at 104 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 "Moonshine" 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 "Moonshine"?: 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 Bruno Mars songs work for kids?: Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.