Moonlight
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Intro
e|---------|
B|---------|
G|---------|
D|---------|
A|---0-2---|
E|-3-------|
Verse
C/G
Moonlight shinin’ through the trees
F
Moonlight shinin’ down on me
C/G G G7
Lights the way for lovers in the dark
C/G
Moonbeams dance on rain drenched streets
F
Sparkle for our eyes to see
C/G G C/G F C/G
Moonlight shines on them and shines on me
C/G
Moonlight bathes the woods around
F
Paradise that we have found
C/G G G7
Here among the trees and things we love
C/G
Shines on friends far away
F
Takes us to another day
C/G G C/G F C/G
Moonlight shines on them and shines on me
Harmonica solo
C/G
F
C/G G C/G F C/G
Verse
C/G
Way in with the one I love
F
Staring at the moon above
C/G G G7
Being where we really wanna be
C/G
Autumn leaves for now are still
F
Moon shines on, it always will
C/G G C/G F C/G
Moonlight shines on them and shines on me
C/G G F C/G F
Moonlight shines on them and shines on me
How to play Moonlight
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.