Lyrics
By the (C)light
of the sil ver y (A7)moon,
I want to (G7)spoon,
to my hon ey I’ll (C)croon (C#dim7)love’s (G7sus)tune.
Hon ey (C)moon
keep a shin ing in (A7)June,
your sil v’ry (C)beams will (D7)bring (Fm)love (C)dreams.
We’ll be (Am)cud dling (E7)soon,
by the (G7)sil ver y (C)moon.
By the (C)light
of the sil ver y (A7)moon,
I want to (G7)spoon,
to my hon ey I’ll (C)croon (C#dim7)love’s (G7sus)tune.
Hon ey (C)moon
keep a shin ing in (A7)June,
your sil v’ry (C)beams will (D7)bring (Fm)love (C)dreams.
We’ll be (Am)cud dling (E7)soon,
by the (G7)sil ver y (C)moon.
By the (C)moon.
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon by Little Richard
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" in?
- "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" by Little Richard is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "By The Light Of The Silvery 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 "By The Light Of The Silvery 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 "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Little Richard can I play here?
- Try "TUTTI FRUTTI", "LONG TALL SALLY", "RIP IT UP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.