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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"It's Only A Paper Moon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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About “It's Only A Paper Moon”
- Where are the chord symbols for "It's Only A Paper Moon" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "It's Only A Paper Moon" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "It's Only A Paper Moon" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "It's Only A Paper Moon" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.