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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" is in the key of G at 50 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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