Shooting The Moon

by OK Go
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(G)All of the (A)as tro nauts, cham pagne in (Am)plas tic cups, wait ing (Eb)for the big (D)her o to show.

light.

Out side the (A)door he stands, wait his head (Am)in his hands and his (Eb)heart in his (D)throat.

(C)What can he (G)tell ’em now, (Eb)“Sor ry I (A)let you down.

(F)Sor ry it (C)was n’t quite (G)true.

But (C)don’t get hung (G)up on it, (Eb)just sold ier (A)on with it and (F)good luck with (C)shoot ing the (G)moon.”

Shoot ing the (Em)moon,

(G7)shoot ing the (C)moon,

the moon,

shoot ing the (Am7)moon.

(G)All of the (A)prin ci pals, cham gen ’rals, (Am)ad mir als, and the (Eb)pod i um (D)lit with a spot light.

crowd buzz ing (A)qui et ly, wait ing ex (Am)pec tant ly like it’s (Eb)o pen ing (D)night.

(C)What can he (G)tell ’em now, (Eb)“Sor ry I (A)let you down.

(F)Sor ry it (C)was n’t quite (G)true.

But (C)don’t get hung (G)up on it, (Eb)just sold ier (A)on with it and (F)good luck with (C)shoot ing the (G)moon.”

Shoot ing the (Em)moon,

(G7)shoot ing the (C)moon,

the moon,

shoot ing the (Am7)moon.

Shooting The Moon — Simple Sheet Music

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"Shooting The 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, 145 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Shooting The Moon

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Shooting The 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 "Shooting The Moon" by OK Go played in?
Shooting The 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 "Shooting The Moon"?
The arrangement plays at 145 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shooting The 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 "Shooting The Moon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shooting The Moon"?
"Shooting The Moon" was originally performed by OK Go. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 "Shooting The Moon". Key of G, 145 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.

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