How High The Moon

by Les Paul
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Some (A9)where (D7)there’s (Gmaj7)mu (G6)sic,

how (G)faint the (Gm7)tune!

Some (G9)where (C)there’s (Fmaj7)heav (F6)en,

how (Fmaj7)high the (Fm7)moon!

There (Ab)is (Bb7)no (Eb)moon a (Ebmaj7)bove when (Cm)love is far a way, (Gm)too,

till it comes (G)true

that (D7)you love (G)me as (Gm)I love (Am7)you.

(D7)Some (A9)where (D7)there’s (Gmaj7)mu

(G6)sic,

it’s (G)where you (Gm7)are.

Some (G9)where (C)there’s (Fmaj7)heav

(F6)en,

how (Fmaj7)near, how (Fm7)far!

The (Ab)dark (Bb7)est (Eb)night would (Ebmaj7)shine if (Cm)you would come to me (G7)soon.

Un (Cm)til you (G)will, how (Gm)still my (Am7)heart, (D7)how (A9)high (D)the (G)moon!

Some (A9)where (D7)there’s (Gmaj7)mu

(G6)sic,

how (G)faint the (Gm7)tune!

Some (G9)where (C)there’s (Fmaj7)heav

(F6)en,

how (Fmaj7)high the (Fm7)moon!

There (Ab)is (Bb7)no (Eb)moon a (Ebmaj7)bove when (Cm)love is far a way, (Gm)too,

till it comes (G)true

that (D7)you love (G)me as (Gm)I love (Am7)you.

(D7)Some (A9)where (D7)there’s (Gmaj7)mu

(G6)sic,

it’s (G)where you (Gm7)are.

Some (G9)where (C)there’s (Fmaj7)heav (F6)en,

how (Fmaj7)near, how (Fm7)far!

The (Ab)dark (Bb7)est (Eb)night would (Ebmaj7)shine if (Cm)you would come to me (G7)soon.

Un (Cm)til you (G)will, how (Gm)still my (Am7)heart, (D7)how (A9)high (D)the (G)moon!

Some (A9)where (D7)there’s (G)moon!

How High The Moon — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "How High The 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About “How High The Moon

Can I play "How High The 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 "How High The Moon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "How High The Moon" by Les Paul played in?
How High The Moon is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How High The Moon"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How High The 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 "How High The Moon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How High The Moon"?
"How High The Moon" was originally performed by Les Paul. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How High The Moon"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: A9, Ab, Am, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, C, C6, +18 more.
Can a complete beginner play "How High The 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. "How High The Moon" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "How High The 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 "How High The Moon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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