The Moon Is High
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D
Well the moon is high and so am I
G
The stars are out and so will I be pretty soon
And I can tell you're mad at me
D
There you stand, telling me goodbye
A
And I say no, you can't go
G
I love you so much, I can't let you get away
A D
But come the dawn and it will dawn on me you're gone
G
Love don't leave me, don't leave me laying here
D
This ground is cold and chilly really
Don't leave your charming Billy
A
Way out here, you hear?
Well the moon is high and so am I
G
The stars are out and so will I be pretty soon
A D
But come the dawn and it will dawn on me you're gone
Eb
Well the moon is high and so am I
Ab
The stars are out and so will I be pretty soon
And I can tell you're mad at me
Eb
'Cause there you stand, telling me goodbye
Bb
And I say no, you can't go
Ab
I love you so much, I can't let you get away
Bb Eb
But come the dawn and it will dawn on me you're gone
Ab
Love don't leave me, don't leave me laying here
Eb
This ground is cold and chilly really
Don't leave your charming Billy
Bb
Way out here, you hear?
Well the moon is high and so am I
Ab
The stars are out and so will I be pretty soon
Bb Eb
But come the dawn and it will dawn on me you're gone
How to play The Moon Is High
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 D. 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.