It's Only A Paper Moon

by E.Y. Harburg
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Lyrics

Say, it’s (G#dim)on ly a (Am7)pa per moon,

Sail ing o ver a (G)card (D7)board (G)sea,

But it (G7)would n’t be (C)make be (Eb7)lieve, If (D7)you be lieved in me.

Yes, it’s (G#dim)on ly a (Am7)can vas sky,

Hang ing o ver a (G)mus (D7)lin (G)tree,

But it (G7)would n’t be (C)make be (Eb7)lieve, If (D7)you be lieved in me.

(G7)With (C)out

(C#dim)your (G)love

it’s a (D7)honk ky tonk pa (G6)rade,

With (C)out

(C#dim)your (G)love,

it’s a (E7)mel o dy played in a (D)pen ny ar cade.

It’s a (G#dim)Bar num and (Am7)Bai ley world

Just as phon y as (G)it (D7)can (G)be,

But it (G7)would n’t be (C)make be (Eb7)lieve if (D7)you be lieved in me.

It's Only A Paper Moon by E.Y. Harburg

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It's Only A Paper Moon”

What key is "It's Only A Paper Moon" in?
"It's Only A Paper Moon" by E.Y. Harburg is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It's Only A Paper 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 "It's Only A Paper 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 "It's Only A Paper Moon" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by E.Y. Harburg can I play here?
Try "Look To The Rainbow", "Old Devil Moon". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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