By The Light Of The Silvery Moon

by Doris Day
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Lyrics

By the (Eb)light

of the sil ver y (F)moon

I want to (Bb)spoon,

to my hon ey I’ll (Eb6)croon (Edim7)love’s (Fm)tune.

Hon ey (Eb)moon

keep a shin ing in (Ab)June,

your sil v’ry (Eb)beams will bring love’s (Eb)dreams, we’ll be (Eb)cud dl in’ soon

by the sil ver y (Eb)moon.

(Eb)Place: (F#dim7)park, (Bb7)scene: (Eb)dark, sil v’ry moon is (F#dim7)shin ing through the (Bb7)trees.

(Ab)Cast: (G7)two, (C7)me, (Fm)you (Bb7)sound of kis ses blow ing on the breeze.

(Eb)Act (F#dim7)one, (Bb7)be (Eb)done, di a logue: Where (F#dim7)would you like to (Fm)spoon?

(Cm)My (F)cue: (Dm)with (Gm)you (Cm7)un der neath the sil v’ry (Fm)moon.

By the (Eb)light

of the sil ver y (F)moon

I want to (Bb)spoon,

to my hon ey I’ll (Eb6)croon (Edim7)love’s (Fm)tune.

Hon ey (Eb)moon

keep a shin ing in (Ab)June,

your sil v’ry (Eb)beams will bring love’s (Eb)dreams, we’ll be (Eb)cud dl in’ soon

by the sil ver y (Eb)moon.

(Eb)Act (F#dim7)two, (Bb7)scene: (Eb)new, ros es bloom ing (F#dim7)all a round the (Bb7)trees.

(Ab)Cast: (G7)three, (C7)you, (Fm)me (Bb7)preach er with a sol emn look ing face.

(Eb)Choir (F#dim7)sings, (Bb7)bell (Eb)rings, preach er: You are (F#dim7)wed for ev er (Fm)more.

(Cm)Act (F)two: (Dm)all (Gm)through, (Cm7)ev ’ry night the same en (Fm)core.

By the soon

by the sil ver (Bb7)y (F)moon.

By The Light Of The Silvery Moon — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" by Doris Day in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

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

About “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon”

Can I learn "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 120 BPM.
What key is "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" by Doris Day played in?
By The Light Of The Silvery 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 "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "By The Light Of The Silvery 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 "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"?
"By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" was originally performed by Doris Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Doris Day can I play here?
Try "QUE SERA, SERA", "BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON", "Move Over Darling". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.