The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress

by Jimmy Webb
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" by Jimmy Webb in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 50 BPM.

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About “The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress”

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.

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