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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