Shame On The Moon

by Bob Seger

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Lyrics

Un til you’ve been be side a man,

you don’t know what he wants.

You don’t know if he cries at night.

You don’t know if he don’t.

When noth in’ comes (A)eas

y,

old night mares are (A)real.

Un un til you’ve been be side a (A)man,

you (E)don’t know how he (A)feels.

Un Once in side a wom an’s heart,

a man must keep his head.

You Heav en o pens up the door

where an gels fear to tread.

Hey, Some men go (A)cra

zy.

Step Some men go (A)slow.

’cause un Some men go just where they (A)want.

you (E)Some men nev er (A)feels.

(A)go.

(C)Oh,

blame it on mid

night.

(C)Ooh,

shame on the (A)moon.

(A)knows.

(C)Oh,

blame it on mid

night.

(C)Ooh,

shame on the (A)moon.

(C)Oh,

blame it on mid

night.

(C)Ooh,

shame on the (A)moon.

Blame it on mid night.

Shame on the moon.

night.

Shame On The Moon by Bob Seger — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shame On The Moon” by Bob Seger 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 105 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 "Shame 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 "Shame 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.