The Moon Song
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[Intro ]
G/B CaddG G/B CaddG
verse 1
G/B CaddG
It probably would kill me
G/B CaddG B
To look at the stars with you
Am F
Should I get over my fear of saying they
Am G G/B
Make me think of me and you
Pre-Chorus
Am C Am F G/B G G/B G
But oh I know, Well I hope, That one day, you’ll know
Chorus
F G/B G Am C6/G
That you are the moon
F G Am Asus2 Am
And I can’t even start to describe it
F G/B G Am
The way you look
F G/B G Am
From down on the earth where I sit in silence
F G Am
‘Cause I, I am that star
F G Am C6/G F
That if you stood and looked at us you’d say we’re only inches apart
F G/B G Am
But the cold, cold truth remains
G/B G G/B G
Even if we feel the same
F CaddG G Am CaddG
Oh, you and I were a billion miles away
Instrumental
G/B CaddG G/B CaddG
verse 2
G/B CaddG
I can’t get over nothing
G/B CaddG B
But it’s everything, I say
Am F
Well maybe I’ll forget about it all
Am G G/B
Oh and I, pretend that it’s okay Yeah ohh
Pre-Chorus
Am C Am F G/B G G/B G
But oh I know, Well I hope, That one day I’ll say
Chorus
F G/B G Am
That you are the moon
F G Am Asus2 Am
And I can’t even start to describe it
F G/B G Am
The way you look
F G/B G Am
From down on the earth where I sit in silence
F G/B G Am
‘Cause I, I am that star
F G/B G Am C6/G F
That if you stood and looked at us you’d say we’re only inches apart
F G/B G Am
But the cold, cold truth remains
G/B G G/B G
Even if we feel the same
F G Am CaddG F#
Oh, you and I were a billion miles away
F G F G/B G Am
Oh, you and I were a billion miles away
F G Am F G Am
Ohhhhhhh…
F G G/B CaddG G/B CaddG
You and I were a billion miles away
How to play The Moon Song
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 G/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.