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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "It's Only A Paper Moon" by Eric Baumgartner in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "It's Only A Paper Moon" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "It's Only A Paper Moon" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "It's Only A Paper Moon" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It's Only A Paper Moon"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "It's Only A Paper Moon" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.