Shoot The Moon

by Norah Jones

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Lyrics

The sum mer (F5)days are gone too soon.

You shoot the (F)moon and (Bbsus2)miss com (F5)plete ly.

And now you’re (F5)left to face the gloom,

the emp ty (F)room that (Bbsus2)once smelled (F5)sweet ly.

Of all the (C7)flow ers you plucked, if on ly

you (Gm7)knew the (F)rea son

why you (C7)had to each be lone ly.

Was it (Gm7)just the (F)sea son?

Now the (F5)fall is here a gain.

You can’t be (F)gin to (Bbsus2)give in.

(F5)It’s all o ver.

When the snows come roll in’ through,

you’re roll in’ (F)too, with (Bbsus2)some new (F5)lov er.

Will you (C7)think of times you’ve told me

that you knew the (F)rea son

why we (C7)had to each be lone ly?

It was just the (F)sea son.

Will you (C7)think of times you’ve told me

that you (Gm7)knew the (F)rea son

why we (C7)had to each

be (Bbsus2)lone ly?

It was (Gm7)just the (F)sea son.

Shoot The Moon by Norah Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shoot The Moon” by Norah Jones 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 Bb at 90 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 "Shoot 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 "Shoot 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.