Shooting The Moon

by OK Go

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Lyrics

(G)All of the (A)as tro nauts, cham pagne in (Am)plas tic cups, wait ing (Eb)for the big (D)her o to show.

light.

Out side the (A)door he stands, wait his head (Am)in his hands and his (Eb)heart in his (D)throat.

(C)What can he (G)tell ’em now, (Eb)“Sor ry I (A)let you down.

(F)Sor ry it (C)was n’t quite (G)true.

But (C)don’t get hung (G)up on it, (Eb)just sold ier (A)on with it and (F)good luck with (C)shoot ing the (G)moon.”

Shoot ing the (Em)moon,

(G7)shoot ing the (C)moon,

the moon,

shoot ing the (Am7)moon.

(G)All of the (A)prin ci pals, cham gen ’rals, (Am)ad mir als, and the (Eb)pod i um (D)lit with a spot light.

crowd buzz ing (A)qui et ly, wait ing ex (Am)pec tant ly like it’s (Eb)o pen ing (D)night.

(C)What can he (G)tell ’em now, (Eb)“Sor ry I (A)let you down.

(F)Sor ry it (C)was n’t quite (G)true.

But (C)don’t get hung (G)up on it, (Eb)just sold ier (A)on with it and (F)good luck with (C)shoot ing the (G)moon.”

Shoot ing the (Em)moon,

(G7)shoot ing the (C)moon,

the moon,

shoot ing the (Am7)moon.

Shooting The Moon by OK Go — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shooting The Moon” by OK Go 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 145 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 "Shooting 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 "Shooting 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.