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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Old Devil Moon" by E.Y. Harburg in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Old Devil Moon" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Old Devil Moon" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Old Devil Moon"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Old Devil Moon" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Old Devil Moon"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Old Devil Moon" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.