Other arrangements of It's Only A Paper Moon
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "It's Only A Paper Moon" by Eric Baumgartner: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "It's Only A Paper Moon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It's Only A Paper Moon" by Eric Baumgartner. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "It's Only A Paper Moon" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "It's Only A Paper Moon" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.