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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Moon Shadow" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Moon Shadow"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Moon Shadow". Key of D, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.