What key is "Man On The Moon" in?

"Man On The Moon" by R.E.M. is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Man On The Moon" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Man On The Moon" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Man On The Moon"?

This arrangement of "Man On The Moon" uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Man On The Moon" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?

Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Mott the Hoo ple and the (D)game of life.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

An dy Kauf man in the (D)wres tl ing match.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mo (C)nop o ly, twen ty one, let’s (D)check ers and chess.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mis ter Fred Blas sie in a (D)break fast mess.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(C)Let’s play ly, Twist er, one, let’s (D)check play and Risk.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

See you in heav en if you (D)make the list.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, (Am)An dy, did you hear a bout this (G)one?

(Am)Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

Hey, (Am)An dy, are you goof ing on El vis?

Hey, (C)ba by,

are we los ing touch?

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve,

then noth ing is cool.

(C)Mo ses went walk ing with the (D)staff of be wood.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

New ton got tle beaned by the (D)ap ple good.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

E gypt was trou bled by the (D)hor ri ble asp.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mis ter Charles dy Dar win had the (D)gall to ask.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, (Am)An dy, did you hear a bout this (G)one?

(Am)Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

Hey, (Am)An dy, are you goof ing on El vis?

Hey, (C)ba by,

Are we hav ing fun?

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve,

then noth ing is cool.

(C)Here’s a lit tle it for the (D)nev er be liev

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Here’s a lit tle ghost for the (D)of fer ing.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Here’s a truck trou bled in the (D)stead of Saint Pe

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Mis ter An dy Kauf man’s gone the (D)wres tl ing.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, (Am)An dy, did you hear a bout this (G)one?

(Am)Tell me, are you locked in the punch?

Hey, (Am)An dy, are you goof ing on El vis?

Hey, (C)ba by, Are we los ing touch?

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve, then noth ing is cool.

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve, then noth ing is cool.

(G)If you be lieved,

they put a (Bm)man on the moon,

(Am)man on the moon.

(G)If you be lieve

there’s noth ing (Bm)up my sleeve, then noth ing is cool.

Man On The Moon by R.E.M.

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Man On The Moon”

What key is "Man On The Moon" in?: "Man On The Moon" by R.E.M. is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Man On The Moon" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Man On The Moon" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Man On The Moon"?: This arrangement of "Man On The Moon" uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Man On The Moon" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?: Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.