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Oh, I’m be in’ fol lowed by a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.
Leap in’ and hop pin’ on a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.
And (G)if I ev er lose my hands,
(G)lose my plough, lose my (A)land.
Oh, (G)if I ev er lose my hands, oh (Em)if,
I won’t have to (A)work no (D)more.
And (G)if I ev er lose my eyes,
(G)if my colors all run (A)dry.
Yes, (G)if I ev er lose my eyes, oh (Em)if,
I won’t have to (A)cry no (D)more.
Yes, I’m be in’ fol lowed by a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.
Leap in’ and hop pin’ on a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.
And (G)if I ev er lose my legs,
(G)I won’t moan,
(Em)I won’t beg.
Oh, (G)if I ev er lose my legs, oh (Em)if,
I won’t have to (A)walk no (D)more.
And (G)if I ev er lose my mouth,
(G)all my teeth,
(Em)north and south.
Yes, (G)if I ev er lose my mouth, oh (Em)if,
I won’t have to (A)talk.
no (D)more.
And
(E)Did it take long to find me?
(E)I asked the faith ful (A)light.
(E)Did it take long to find me,
and (E)are you gon na stay the (A7)night?
Oh, (D)I’m be in’ fol lowed by a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.
Leap in’ and hop pin’ on a moon shad ow, (G)moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.
(G)Moon shad ow, (A)moon (D)shad ow.
(G)Moon shad ow, (A7)moon (D)shad ow.
Moon Shadow — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Moon Shadow" 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 D, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Moon Shadow”
- Can I play "Moon Shadow" 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 Shadow" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Moon Shadow" by Cat Stevens played in?
- Moon Shadow is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Moon Shadow"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Moon Shadow" 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 Shadow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Moon Shadow"?
- "Moon Shadow" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Moon Shadow"?
- 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 Shadow" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Moon Shadow"?
- 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 Shadow" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.