Moondance

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Key: EM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Van Morrison Moondance

Just the two Chords Am7 and Bm7
This is a great song but the guitar in it is very simple
listen to the song to learn the rhythm its a very slow guitar piece

[Am7]Well, it's a[Bm7] marvellous [C] night for a[Bm7] moon dance
[Am7]With the [Bm7]stars up [C]above in [Bm7]your eyes
[Am7]A [Bm7]fantabulous [C]night to [Bm7]make romance
[Am7]'Neath [Bm7]the cover [C]of [Bm7]October skies
[Am7]And all the [Bm7] leaves on [C]the trees [Bm7]are falling
[Am7]To the [Bm7]sound of the [C] breezes [Bm7]that blow
[Am7]And I'm [Bm7]trying to [C]please to [Bm7]the calling
[Am7]Of your [Bm7]heart strings [C]that play [Bm7]soft and low
[Am7]And all the [Bm7]night's magic [C]seems to [Bm7]whisper and hush
[Am7]And all the [Bm7]soft moonlight [C]seems to shine [Bm7] in your blush

[Am7]Can I just [Bm7]have one a' more [C]moon dance [Bm7]with you, my love
[Am7]Can I just [Bm7]make some more [C]romance with a[Bm7] you, my love

[Am7]Well I [Bm7]wanna make [C]love to [Bm7]you tonight
[Am7]I can't [Bm7]wait till [C]the morning [Bm7] has come
[Am7]And I know [Bm7] that the [C] time is [Bm7]just right
[Am7]And [Bm7]straight into [C]my arms you [Bm7] will run
[Am7]And when [Bm7]you come my [C]heart will [Bm7]be waiting
[Am7]To make [Bm7]sure that [C]you're [Bm7]never alone
[Am7]There and [Bm7]then all my [C]dreams will [Bm7]come true, dear
[Am7]There and [Bm7] then I [C]will make [Bm7]you my own
[Am7]And everytime [Bm7] I touch you [C], you just [Bm7]tremble inside
[Am7]And I know [Bm7]how much you [C]want me that [Bm7]you can't hide

[Am7]Can I just [Bm7]have one a' more [C]moon dance [Bm7]with you, my love
[Am7]Can I just [Bm7]make some more [C]romance with [Bm7]you u, my love

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[Am7][Bm7][C][Bm7]

[Am7]Well I [Bm7]wanna make [C]love to [Bm7]you tonight
[Am7]I can't [Bm7]wait till [C]the morning [Bm7] has come
[Am7]And I know [Bm7] that the [C] time is [Bm7]just right
[Am7]And [Bm7]straight into [C]my arms you [Bm7] will run
[Am7]And when [Bm7]you come my [C]heart will [Bm7]be waiting
[Am7]To make [Bm7]sure that [C]you're [Bm7]never alone
[Am7]There and [Bm7]then all my [C]dreams will [Bm7]come true, dear
[Am7]There and [Bm7] then I [C]will make [Bm7]you my own
[Am7]Anytime I [Bm7]touch you, [C]you just [Bm7]tremble inside
[Am7]And I know [Bm7]how much you [C]want me that [Bm7]you can't hide
[Am7]Can I just [Bm7]have one a' more [C]moon dance [Bm7]with you, my love
[Am7]Can I just make [Bm7]some more romance [C]with you u, my love [Bm7]Can I just have one
[Am7]a' more [Bm7]moondance [C]with you [Bm7], my love
[Am7]Can I just [Bm7]make some more [C]romance with [Bm7]you u, my love
[Am7]my love, my love,[Bm7] I just want one [C]more moon dance [Bm7]with you yes I do

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Classic Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Moondance by Van Morrison is played in the key of Em. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Em, 'Moondance' by Van Morrison is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Dm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Bm7 barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Am7 and Bm7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Moondance by Van Morrison: sounding in Em (Capo Fret 2, shape Dm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Dm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm7) with open cowboy substitutions (partial triads or capo transposition) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am7 to Bm7 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

iv – v – VI – v

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Am7 Bm7 C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key DM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Dm, maintaining Em sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Em Tonic

ii° F#dim Supertonic

III G Mediant

iv Am Subdominant

v Bm Dominant

VI C Submediant

VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm7)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – v – VI – v • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Moondance (Van Morrison)?

To play the Easy Chords for Moondance, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Moondance?

The original recording key for Moondance by Van Morrison is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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speed Difficulty Level: Easy

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