Moon Over Bourbon Street

by Sting
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Lyrics

There’s a (F#)moon y years a o ver (B)Bour bon that Street be to (Em)night.

of what I am.

I see (F#)fac no es as

they (B)pass be neath

the (Em)pale no cent lamp

I’ve I no (C)choice er show but to (B)fol low outside that (Em)call,

at night

and the (C#dim)bright gle lights, my see me the (F#7)peo ple

and the moon and the all.

I (F#)pray I be this

ev ’ry (B)day

to be (Em)strong,

to of a a beast.

for I (F#)know what I de what I (B)do ner

must be (Em)wrong.

the thing I of a priest.

Oh, you’ll (C)nev er

see my (B)shade

or hear the sound of my feet

while there’s a (C)moon

o ver (B7)Bour bon

(Em)Street.

It was (F#)man y ev ’ry o ver (B)Bour bon that I the to (Em)came of New Or leans.

I was (F#)trapped no in this

they (B)pass be neath

an (Em)in ’ly of lamp

Now I can (C)nev er show my y (B)face low outside at (Em)noon,

at night

and you’ll (C#dim)on gle ly my in stinct the (F#7)walk ing

by the light of the moon.

The (F#)brim I be this

of my (B)hat

hides the (Em)pray

to of a a bove?

I’ve the (F#)face what I de of a (B)sin ner

and the (Em)hands the thing I love.

a priest.

Oh, you’ll (C)nev er

see my (B)shade

or hear the sound of my feet

while there’s a (C)moon

o ver (B7)Bour bon

(Em)Street.

It was

She (C)moon

o ver (B7)Bour bon

(CN.C.)Street.

Moon Over Bourbon Street — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Moon Over Bourbon Street" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Moon Over Bourbon Street

Can I play "Moon Over Bourbon Street" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Moon Over Bourbon Street" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting played in?
Moon Over Bourbon Street is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Moon Over Bourbon Street" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
"Moon Over Bourbon Street" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, B, B7, Bm, C, C#dim, D, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?
Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Moon Over Bourbon Street" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Moon Over Bourbon Street" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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