Yellow Moon

by The Neville Brothers

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Lyrics

Oh, yel low moon, yel low moon,

why you keep peep in’ in my win dow?

Do you know some thing,

do you know some thing that I don’t know?

Did you see my ba by

walk in’ down them rail road tracks?

You can tell me,

oh, if the girl’s nev er com in’ back.

Is she here out with an oth er me

or is she tryin’ to get real back home?

Is she for (Cm7)wrapped up in some oth er arms or is the girl some where all a lone?

Can you see if she is miss in’ me

or is she hav in’ a real good time?

Has she for (Cm7)got ten all a bout me arms or is the girl still where mine, all mine?

Can you

With (A5)your (Bb)eyes so big and shin y,

you can see the whole (Ab5)damn (Gm)land.

Yel (A5)low moon, can you tell me

if the girl’s with an oth er man, man?

Whoa, yel low moon, yel low moon, yel low moon,

have you seen that Cre ole wom an?

You can tell me,

oh, now ain’t she a friend of mine?

Yellow Moon by The Neville Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Yellow Moon” by The Neville Brothers 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 Eb at 100 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 "Yellow 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 "Yellow 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.