The Moon
View chords used in this chart
Intro
C G C G
C G Am D
[Verso 1]
G Am G
The moon has a face like the clock in the hall;
C G Am D
She shines on thieves on the garden wall,
G Am D Em Eb
On streets and fields and harbour quays,
G C G
And birdies asleep in the forks of the trees.
[Refrão]
C G Am G
But all of the things that belong to the day
C G Am D
Cuddle to sleep to be out of her way;
G Am G D Em Eb
And flowers and children close their eyes
Em G C Am G
Till up in the morning the sun shall rise
[Verso 2]
G Am G
The squalling cat and the squeaking mouse,
C G Am D
The howling dog by the door of the house,
G Am D Em Eb
The bat that lies in bed at noon,
G C G
All love to be out by the light of the moon.
[Refrão]
C G Am G
But all of the things that belong to the day
C G Am D
Cuddle to sleep to be out of her way;
G Am G D Em Eb
And flowers and children close their eyes
Em G C Am G
Till up in the morning the sun shall rise
Instrumental
C G Am G
C G Am D
G Am G Em Eb
Em G C G
[Verso 3]
G Am G
The moon has a face like the clock in the hall;
C G Am D
She shines on thieves on the garden wall,
G Am D Em Eb
On streets and fields and harbour quays,
G C G
And birdies asleep in the forks of the trees.
[Refrão]
C G Am G
But all of the things that belong to the day
C G Am D
Cuddle to sleep to be out of her way;
G Am G D Em Eb
And flowers and children close their eyes
Em G C Am G
Till up in the morning the sun shall rise
How to play The Moon
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 C. 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.