Old Devil Moon

by E.Y. Harburg
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Lyrics

(G)I

(F)look at you and sud den (G)ly,

(F)some thing in your eyes I (G)see

(F)soon be gins be witch ing (G)me.

It’s the (Cmaj7)Old Dev il Moon that you (F7)stole from the skies.

It’s that (Eb7)old dev il (Ab)moon (D7)in your (G)eyes.

You and your glance

makes this ro mance

too hot to (E)han dle.

(Em)Stars in the night

blaz ing their light

can’t hold a (Am7)can (Ddim7)dle

to your raz zle daz zle.

Just when I (G)think I’m

free as a (G)dove,

old dev il (G)moon, (F)deep in your (G)eyes, (F)blinds me with (G)love.

Old Devil Moon — Simple Sheet Music

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"Old Devil Moon" 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 G, 120 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 “Old Devil Moon”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Old Devil Moon"?
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 "Old Devil Moon" by E.Y. Harburg played in?
Old Devil Moon 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 "Old Devil Moon"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Old Devil Moon" 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 "Old Devil Moon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Old Devil Moon"?
"Old Devil Moon" was originally performed by E.Y. Harburg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by E.Y. Harburg can I play here?
Try "It's Only A Paper Moon", "Look To The Rainbow". 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 "Old Devil Moon". Key of G, 120 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.