It's Only A Paper Moon

by Eric Baumgartner
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Lyrics

Say, it’s on ly a pa per moon,

sail ing o ver a card board sea.

But it would n’t be make be lieve if you be lieved in me.

Yes, it’s on ly a can vas sky,

hang ing o ver a mus lin tree.

But it would n’t be make be lieve if you be lieved in me.

me.

With out your love,

it’s a hon ky tonk pa rade.

With out your love,

it’s a mel o dy played in a pen ny ar cade.

you be lieved in me.

It's Only A Paper Moon by Eric Baumgartner

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. 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 Eric Baumgartner is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
Is "It's Only A Paper Moon" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Eric Baumgartner can I play here?
Try "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Ain't She Sweet", "Alexander's Ragtime Band". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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