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 — Simple Sheet Music

"It's Only A Paper Moon" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's Only A Paper Moon". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.