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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Moon Shadow" by Cat Stevens: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Moon Shadow" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Moon Shadow" by Cat Stevens. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Moon Shadow" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Moon Shadow" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.