Blue Moon

by Richard Rodgers
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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Blue Moon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Blue Moon

Where are the chord symbols for "Blue Moon" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Blue Moon" is in Bb.
What key is "Blue Moon" by Richard Rodgers played in?
Blue Moon is arranged in the key of Bb 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blue Moon" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Richard Rodgers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Richard Rodgers can I play here?
Try "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Blue Moon" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Blue Moon" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Blue Moon"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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