What key is "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" in?

"Blue Moon Of Kentucky" by Bill Monroe is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" 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 Of Kentucky" 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 Of Kentucky" on piano?

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

Lyrics

Blue (G)moon,

blue (C)moon,

blue (G)moon

keep a (Bbdim)shin in’ (D7)bright.

Blue (G)moon keep on a (G7)shin in’ bright you’re gon na (C)bring a me back a my (Cm6)ba by to night; blue (G)moon

keep a shin in’ (G)bright!

I (D7)said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (D7)blue.

I said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (G)blue.

Well, it was (C)on one moon light (C7)night,

(G)stars shin in’ (G7)bright,

(C)whis per on (C7)high

(G)love said good (D7)bye; blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one (Gdim)that’s (D7)gone and left me (G)blue.

I (D7)said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (D7)blue.

I said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (G)blue.

Well, it was (C)on one moon light (C7)night,

(G)stars shin in’ (G7)bright,

(C)whis per on (C7)high

(G)love said good (D7)bye; blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one (Gdim)that’s (D7)gone and left me (G)blue.

I (D7)said blue (G)blue.

Blue Moon Of Kentucky by Bill Monroe

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Blue Moon Of Kentucky”

What key is "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" in?: "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" by Bill Monroe is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" 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 Of Kentucky" 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 Of Kentucky" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.