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(Cm)Once up on a (Cm7)time, be (F7)fore I took up (Fdim7)smil ing, I (Cm)hat ed the (G7)moon (Cm)light!
(Cm)Shad ows of the (Cm7)night that (F7)po ets find be (Fdim7)guil ing seemed (Cm)flat as the (G7)noon (Cm)light.
(Fm)With no one (Dm7)to (G7)stay (Cmaj9)up for
(Dm7)I went to (G7sus)sleep (G7)at (C)ten.
(Fm7)Life was a (Ab)bit (Bb7)ter (Ebmaj7)cup for
(Eb6)the (Cm7)sad dest (F7)of all (Fm7)men.
(Bb7)Blue (Eb)moon
you saw me (Bb7)stand ing a lone
With out a (Bb7)dream in my heart,
With out a (Fm7)love of my own;
Blue (Eb)moon
you knew just (Bb7)what I was there for,
you heard me (Bb7)say ing a pray’r for
some one I (Fm7)real ly could care for.
And then there (Ab6)sud den ly ap (Bb13)peared be (Eb)fore me
The on ly (Ab6)one my arms will (Bb13)ev er (Eb)hold.
I heard some (Abm)bod y whis per, (Db7)“Please a (Gb)dore me”
And when I (Bb)looked, the moon had (Cm7)turned (F7)to (Fm7)gold!
(Bb7)Blue (Eb)moon!
Now I’m no (Bb7)long er a lone
With out a (Bb)dream in my heart,
With out a (Fm7)love of my own.
Blue (Eb)moon
you saw me (Bb7)stand ing a lone
With out a (Bb7)dream in my heart,
With out a (Fm7)love of my own;
Blue (Eb)moon
you knew just (Bb7)what I was there for,
you heard me (Bb7)say ing a pray’r for
some one I (Fm7)real ly could care for.
And then there (Ab6)sud den ly ap (Bb13)peared be (Eb)fore me
The on ly (Ab6)one my arms will (Bb13)ev er (Eb)hold.
I heard some (Abm)bod y whis per, (Db7)“Please a (Gb)dore me”
And when I (Bb)looked, the moon had (Cm7)turned (F7)to (Fm7)gold!
(Bb7)Blue (Eb)moon!
Now I’m no (Bb7)long er a lone
With out a (Bb)dream in my heart,
With out a (Fm7)love of my own.
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Blue Moon — Simple Sheet Music
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"Blue Moon" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Blue Moon”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Blue Moon"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Blue Moon" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Blue Moon is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Moon"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Blue Moon" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Blue Moon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Blue Moon"?
- "Blue Moon" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Blue Moon"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, C, C6, +16 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Blue Moon". Key of Eb, 88 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.