By The Light Of The Silvery Moon

by Little Richard
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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

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon”

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.

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