Other arrangements of The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress
Pick a learning view.
See her as she flies,
gold en sails a cross the sky.
She’s (Cm7)close e (Bb)nough to touch,
but be care ful if you try.
Though she (Eb)looks as warm (Gm)as gold,
the (Bb)moon’s a harsh mis tress.
The moon can be so cold...
Once the sun did shine,
(Bb)and oh, it felt so fine.
The (Cm7)moon, a phan (Eb)tom, rose
through the (Bb)moun tains (Eb)and the pines,
and (Eb)then the (F#dim7)dark (Gm)ness fell.
The (Bb)moon’s a harsh
mis tress.
It’s hard to love her (Ebmaj9)well.
I (Dbmaj9)fell out of her arms,
and I fell out of her heart.
I (Ebm)fell down on (Gb)my face,
and I (Db)tripped and missed my star.
I fell and fell (Bbm7)a lone.
The (Db)moon’s a harsh
mis tress.
The sky is made of stone.
The (Db)moon’s a harsh
mis tress,
she’s hard to call your 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 Eb, 85 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 Karrin Allyson played in?
- The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress is arranged in the key of Eb 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 85 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 Karrin Allyson. 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 32 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bb, Bb6, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, Bbped, +24 more.
- What other songs by Karrin Allyson can I play here?
- Try "BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH", "DAY DREAM", "TOO YOUNG TO GO STEADY". 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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