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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting 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 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 learn "Moon Over Bourbon Street" 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 "Moon Over Bourbon Street" with hands-separate practice in G at 72 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
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 "Moon Over Bourbon Street" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Moon Over Bourbon Street"?
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. "Moon Over Bourbon Street" is in the key of G at 72 BPM.

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