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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 50 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 “The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress”
- Can I play "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" by Jimmy Webb played in?
- The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress 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 "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- The arrangement plays at 50 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" 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 "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" was originally performed by Jimmy Webb. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm7, C, Cm7, D, +14 more.
- What other songs by Jimmy Webb can I play here?
- Try "THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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