Neon Moon

by Brooks & Dunn
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Lyrics

When the (A)sun goes down run ning my side of town that lone some feel ing comes to my door

and the (D)you in the shad ows

of this (A)smoke filled room.

No tell ing a run down y bar ’cross the rail road and tracks.

I’ve got a ta ble for two sad seem way in back think.

tell where (D)I sit a lone of me

she’ll and think of los ing some you.

day.

I spend most (E7)ev ’ry night

be neath the light light of a (A)ne on moon.

Oh, Now if you (D)lose your one and on ly,

there’s al ways (D)room here for the lone (E)ly

to watch your (D)bro ken dreams dance in and (E)out of the beams of a (A)ne on moon.

I think of (A)two young lov run ning wild side and free.

I close my eyes ing and some times see and the (D)you in the shad ows

of this (A)smoke filled room.

No tell ing a how man y tears ’cross I’ve sat here and cried I’ve or the how man y lies sad seem that I’ve lied think.

And ing (D)my poor in heart of me

ain’t and come er back ing na you.

end.

Oh, but I’ll (E7)be al right as long as there’s light from a (A)ne on moon.

Oh, Now if you (D)lose your one and on ly,

there’s al ways (D)room here for the lone (E)ly

to watch your (D)bro ken dreams dance in and (E)out of the beams of a (A)ne on moon.

I think of

Come watch your (E)bro ken dreams dance in and out of the beams of a (A)ne on moon.

Oh, watch your (E)bro ken dreams dance in and out of the beams

of a (A)ne on moon.

Neon Moon — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to lock in a classic country oompah bass pattern in your left hand — you'll alternate between a low root note and the chord above it in a steady boom-chick rhythm across just four chords: A, D, E, and E7.

At 100 BPM that pattern sits in a comfortable groove, but the real challenge is keeping it smooth and even while your right hand carries the melody, so start hands-separate and get that left hand on autopilot before combining.

Pay special attention to the transition from D back to A — your left hand has to travel quickly, and rushing it will throw off your timing.

When you move from E to E7, it's just one finger lifting, so use that as a breath moment.

Try looping the verse section at around 70 BPM until both hands feel relaxed, then gradually bring it up to tempo.

Use sustain pedal lightly on chord changes to keep that melancholic, flowing feel without muddying things.

This is the piece that'll make your oompah bass second nature — once you own it here, it transfers to dozens of other country and waltz-style songs.

About “Neon Moon

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Neon Moon"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn played in?
Neon Moon is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Neon Moon"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Neon Moon" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Neon Moon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Neon Moon"?
"Neon Moon" was originally performed by Brooks & Dunn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Neon Moon"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Brooks & Dunn can I play here?
Try "BELIEVE", "BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE", "PLAY SOMETHING COUNTRY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Neon Moon" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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