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 — 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 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.

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About “It's Only A Paper Moon”

Can I play "It's Only A Paper Moon" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It's Only A Paper Moon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It's Only A Paper Moon" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It's Only A Paper Moon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.