How to play Moonshadow by Cat Stevens

Key, tempo & difficulty

Moonshadow is played in the key of D Major, at 155 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Moonshadow

How to play Moonshadow on guitar

Looking for Moonshadow guitar chords? Moonshadow by Cat Stevens is played in the key of D Major. The main guitar chords are D, G, A, Em, E. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Moonshadow on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Moonshadow chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Moonshadow on piano

Want to play Moonshadow on piano? Moonshadow by Cat Stevens is played in the key of D Major. The piano chords are D, G, A, Em, E. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Moonshadow at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Moonshadow on ukulele

Moonshadow translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of D Major. The ukulele chords are D, G, A, Em, E. If you're searching for easy Moonshadow ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Moonshadow on bass

The bass line for Moonshadow by Cat Stevens follows the chord progression in the key of D Major. The chords are D, G, A, Em, E. SongView's AI transcribes the Moonshadow bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Moonshadow

To practice Moonshadow efficiently, start by learning the D, G, A, Em chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Moonshadow is in the key of D Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Moonshadow at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.