It's Only A Paper Moon

by Eric Baumgartner
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
Up nextAin't Misbehavin'
Download Sheet & MIDIPlay on GuitarLearn to accompanyPlay in Kid Mode
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play
Super Simple Drum previewDrums
Super Simple DrumTry it
Melody Tab previewGuitar
Melody TabTry it
Simple Piano for Kids previewKids
Simple Piano for KidsTry it

Other arrangements of It's Only A Paper Moon

Pick a learning view.

Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"It's Only A Paper Moon" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesBeginnerLead SheetSimple SheetKaraoke

About “It's Only A Paper Moon”

Why does "It's Only A Paper Moon" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "It's Only A Paper Moon".
What key is "It's Only A Paper Moon" by Eric Baumgartner played in?
It's Only A Paper Moon is arranged in the key of C 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 120 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?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Eric Baumgartner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Eric Baumgartner can I play here?
Try "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Ain't She Sweet", "Alexander's Ragtime Band". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "It's Only A Paper Moon".
Can I see all the notes in "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.