See her (G)how she (Em7)flies,
gold en (G)sails a cross the (C)sky.
the Come e nough to (Am)touch,
but the care ful if you (C)try.
Though she (D)looks as warm as (Em)gold,
the (G)moon’s a harsh
(Am7sus)mis
(Am7)tress.
The moon can be so (C)cold.
Once the (G)sun did (Em7)shine;
gold good (G)Lord, it felt so (C)fine,
the moon a phan tom (Am)rose
through the moun tains and the (C)pines.
Though And (D)then the dark ness (Em)fell.
The (G)moon’s a harsh
(Am7sus)mis
(Am7)tress;
it’s hard to love her (C)well.
Once the (G)sun did
I (Bb7)fell out of her (Eb)eyes;
I
fell out of her (Cm7)heart.
I (Cm7)fell down (Bb)on my (Ebmaj7)face;
I (Bb)tripped and I missed my (Eb)star.
I
(F)fell and fell a (Gm)lone.
The (Bb)moon’s a harsh
(Cm7sus)mis
(Cm7)tress;
the sky is made of (Bb)stone.
The moon’s a harsh
(Eb)mis
(Eb)tress;
she’s (Eb)hard to call your (Bb)own.
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress by Jimmy Webb
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 50 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress”
- What key is "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" in?
- "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" by Jimmy Webb is in the key of G with a tempo of 50 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- This arrangement of "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" uses 22 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, C, Cm7, D, +14 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jimmy Webb can I play here?
- Try "THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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