What key is "Blue Moon" in?

"Blue Moon" by Richard Rodgers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Blue Moon" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Blue Moon" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Blue Moon" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Richard Rodgers can I play here?

Try "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm)Once up on a (Dm7)time, be (G)fore I took up (Gm)smil ing, I (Dm)hat ed the (A)moon (Dm)light!

(Dm)Shad ows of the (Dm7)night that (G)po ets find be (Gm)guil ing seemed (Dm)flat as the (A)moon (Dm)light.

(Gm6)With no one (E7sus)to (A7)stay (D6)up for,

(G6)I went (Em)to (Asus)sleep (A)at (D5)ten.

(Gm)Life was a (Bb)bit (C)ter (Fmaj7)cup for

(F6)the (D7sus)sad dest (G)of all (C7)men.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you saw me (C)stand ing a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you knew just (C)what I was there for,

you heard me (C)say ing a prayer for

some one I real ly could care for.

And then there (Bb6)sud den ly ap (C6)peared be (F)fore me

the on ly (Bb6)one my arms will (C6)ev er (F)hold.

I heard some (Bb)bod y whis per, (Eb)“Please a (Ab)dore me.”

And when I (C)looked, the moon had (G)turned to (C7)gold!

Blue (Dm)moon!

Now I’m no (C)long er a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

(Dm)Once up on a (Dm7)time, my (G)heart was just an (Gm)or gan; my (Dm)life had no (A)mis (Dm)sion.

(Dm)Now that I have (Dm7)you, to (G)be as rich as (Gm)Mor gan is (Dm)my one am (A)bi (Dm)tion.

(Gm6)Once I a (E7sus)woke (A7)at (D6)sev en,

(G6)hat ing (Em)the (Asus)morn (A)ing (D5)light.

(Gm)Now I a (Bb)wake (C)in (Fmaj7)Heav en

(F6)and (D7sus)all the (G)world all (C7)right.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you saw me (C)stand ing a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

Blue (Dm)moon,

you knew just (C)what I was there for,

you heard me (C)say ing a prayer for

some one I real ly could care for.

And then there (Bb6)sud den ly ap (C6)peared be (F)fore me

the on ly (Bb6)one my arms will (C6)ev er (F)hold.

I heard some (Bb)bod y whis per, (Eb)“Please a (Ab)dore me.”

And when I (C)looked, the moon had (G)turned to (C7)gold!

Blue (Dm)moon!

Now I’m no (C)long er a lone,

with out a (C)dream in my heart,

with out a love of my own.

Blue Moon by Richard Rodgers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Blue Moon”

What key is "Blue Moon" in?: "Blue Moon" by Richard Rodgers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Blue Moon" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Blue Moon" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Blue Moon" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Richard Rodgers can I play here?: Try "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.