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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 — 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 Bb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 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.
- 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 Bb, 90 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.
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