Talking To The Moon

by Bruno Mars
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Lyrics

I know you’re some where out there,

(G#7)some where far a way.

They I want you back.

mad,

I want you back.

mad.

My neigh bors think I’m cra zy, but (G#7)they don’t un der stand, down,

you’re all (B)talk I had.

yeah, they’re talk I had.

At night, when the stars light up my room,

I sit by my self,

talk ing to the (A)moon,

try ing to get to (A)you,

in hopes you’re on the oth (B)er side,

(E)talk ing to me too.

Or (B)am I a (A)fool

who sits a lone,

talk ing to the moon?

I’m feel ing like I’m fa mous,

(G#7)the talk of the town.

They say I’ve gone back.

mad,

yeah, I’ve gone back.

mad.

But they don’t know what I know, ’cause (G#7)when the sun goes stand, down,

some one’s (B)talk ing back,

yeah, they’re talk ing back.

At night, when the stars light up my room,

I sit by my self,

talk ing to the (A)moon,

try ing to get to (A)you,

in hopes you’re on the oth (B)er side,

(E)talk ing to me too.

Or (B)am I a (A)fool

who sits a lone,

talk ing to the moon?

talk ing to the moon?

(Ah,

ah,

ah.)

(Bsus)Do you ev er hear me (B)call ing?

(Ah,

Oh, oh, (Emaj9)oh, ah,

oh, oh, (F#m7)oh, ah.)

’cause (B)ev ’ry night I’m talk ing to the (A)moon,

still try ing to get to (A)you,

in hopes you’re on the oth (B)er side,

(E)talk ing to me too.

Or (B)am I a (A)fool

who sits a lone,

talk ing to the moon?

I know you’re some where out there,

(G#7)some where far a way.

Talking To The Moon — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Talking To The Moon" by Bruno Mars: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Talking To The Moon”

What key is "Talking To The Moon" by Bruno Mars played in?
Talking To The Moon is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Talking To The Moon"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Talking To The 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 "Talking To The Moon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Talking To The Moon"?
"Talking To The Moon" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Talking To The Moon"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Emaj9, F#, F#m, +2 more.
What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?
Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Talking To The Moon" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Talking To The Moon" by Bruno Mars. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Talking To The Moon" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Talking To The Moon" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.