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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "It's Only A Paper 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.
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About “It's Only A Paper Moon”
- What key is "It's Only A Paper Moon" by E.Y. Harburg played in?
- It's Only A Paper 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 "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It's Only A Paper 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 "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
- "It's Only A Paper Moon" was originally performed by E.Y. Harburg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by E.Y. Harburg can I play here?
- Try "Look To The Rainbow", "Old Devil Moon". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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