The Moon Was Yellow
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[Intro]dução: E7 Am Bb9 Fdim E E7/9-
E7 Am Bb9 Fdim E E7/9- E7 A9
The moon was yellow and the night was young
Am A9 Am Asus4 Am A9 Am Dm D9 Dm Dsus4 Dm D9 Dm
A smile brought us together, and I was wond'ring whether
E7 E7/13- E7 Fdim E7/13- A9 Am
We'd meet again some day.
E7 Am Bb9 Fdim E E7/9- E7 A9
The moon was yellow and a song was sung,
Am A9 Am Asus4 Am A9 Am Dm D9 Dm Dsus4 Dm D9 Dm
That vocal inspiration gave me the inclination
E7 E7/13- E7 Fdim E7 Am Dm Am
To give my heart away!
Bridge:
F Dm7 G C7 Gdim F7M
Here we are. Is our romance to continue?
E7 E7/13- Fdim E7/13- E7 E7/13- A9 Am
Will it be my luck to win you?
F Dm7 Fdim E7
May I look that far?
E7 Am Bb9 Fdim E E7/9- E7 A9
My love is mellow and my hopes are strung
Am A9 Am Asus4 Am A9 Am Dm D9 Dm Dsus4 Dm D9 Dm
Around that cupid fellow. Behold! The moon is yellow,
E7 E7/13- Bb9 Fdim Am
And the night is young.
How to play The Moon Was Yellow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.