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Why Look At The Moon chords by
The Waterboys
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Key: G major
Verse 1
C
C

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Willows were swaying
D
D

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The water was rippling
C
C

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The froggies were singing
D
D

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Along with the laughing at the bank
Verse 2

G
G

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C
C

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We have the moon to thank
D
D

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G
G

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For this lovely scene
C
C

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we might never have seen
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D

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G

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If it hadn't been for the moon
D
D

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G

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Why look at that
Verse 3

moon?
Verse 4
C
C

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D
D

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G
G

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Away up high, seeing everything
C
C

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D
D

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G
G

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That goes by, why look at that moon
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C

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D
D

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G

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Why, why, why look at the moon?
C
C

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D
D

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G

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Why, why, why look at the

moon?
C
C

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D

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G

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Verse 5
C
C

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D
D

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G

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Sitting in the desert
C
C

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Beneath a lonesome sky
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G

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D
D

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Cool, my oh my, it would be
Verse 6
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G

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If it never have been above
C
C

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That fateful little boy
D
D

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That one who has beheld
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C

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True love through history
Verse 7
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D

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C
C

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Why must it start?
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D

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C
C

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Why must the lovers part?
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D

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And why does the cheatin' go on?
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D

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Why have hearts turned to stone?
Verse 8
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G

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Why look at that moon?
Verse 9
C
C

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D
D

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G

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Away up high, seeing everything
C
C

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D
D

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G

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That goes by, why look at that moon
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C

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D
D

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Why, why, why look at the moon?
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Why, why, why look at
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the moon?
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C

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Verse 10
C
C

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D
D

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G

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Why look at that moon?
D
D

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Ain't it grand?
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G

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Why look at that moon?
D
D

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Helps me understand
Verse 11
G
G

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D

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G

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C
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Why look at that moon?
G
G

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Inspirator of many a dream
D
D

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Chords
  • C

  • D

  • G

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Why Look At The Moon by The Waterboys is G major.

The primary chords used in Why Look At The Moon are C, D, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, D, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Why Look At The Moon is approximately 109 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Why Look At The Moon using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Why Look At The Moon. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Waterboys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Why Look At The Moon to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Why Look At The Moon by The Waterboys on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.