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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 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 play "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" by Little Richard played in?
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon is arranged in the key of C 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 Little Richard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Little Richard can I play here?
Try "TUTTI FRUTTI", "LONG TALL SALLY", "RIP IT UP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.