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Dancing in the Moonlight Chords

King Harvest Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C

Dancing in the Moonlight Chords – Guitar

A feel-good classic with a simple four-chord progression that’s perfect for beginners.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a light, bouncy strum pattern. This song sounds great with a slightly muted, percussive strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

We get it on most every night

Am

When that moon gets big and bright

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 2

G

Everybody here is out of sight

Am

They don’t bark and they don’t bite

Bm

They keep things loose, they keep things light

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Chorus

G Am

Dancin’ in the moonlight

Bm C

Everybody’s feelin’ warm and bright

G Am

It’s such a fine and natural sight

Bm C

Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 3

G

We like our fun and we never fight

Am

You can’t dance and stay uptight

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm and C.

Is "Dancing in the Moonlight" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing in the Moonlight" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

It was written by Sherman Kelly, and released in 1972.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C

Dancing in the Moonlight Chords – Ukulele

A feel-good classic with a simple four-chord progression that’s perfect for beginners.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a light, bouncy strum pattern. This song sounds great with a slightly muted, percussive strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

We get it on most every night

Am

When that moon gets big and bright

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 2

G

Everybody here is out of sight

Am

They don’t bark and they don’t bite

Bm

They keep things loose, they keep things light

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Chorus

G Am

Dancin’ in the moonlight

Bm C

Everybody’s feelin’ warm and bright

G Am

It’s such a fine and natural sight

Bm C

Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 3

G

We like our fun and we never fight

Am

You can’t dance and stay uptight

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm and C.

Is "Dancing in the Moonlight" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing in the Moonlight" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

It was written by Sherman Kelly, and released in 1972.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C

Dancing in the Moonlight Chords – Piano

A feel-good classic with a simple four-chord progression that’s perfect for beginners.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a light, bouncy strum pattern. This song sounds great with a slightly muted, percussive strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

We get it on most every night

Am

When that moon gets big and bright

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 2

G

Everybody here is out of sight

Am

They don’t bark and they don’t bite

Bm

They keep things loose, they keep things light

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Chorus

G Am

Dancin’ in the moonlight

Bm C

Everybody’s feelin’ warm and bright

G Am

It’s such a fine and natural sight

Bm C

Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 3

G

We like our fun and we never fight

Am

You can’t dance and stay uptight

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm and C.

Is "Dancing in the Moonlight" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing in the Moonlight" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

It was written by Sherman Kelly, and released in 1972.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C

Dancing in the Moonlight Chords – Banjo

A feel-good classic with a simple four-chord progression that’s perfect for beginners.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a light, bouncy strum pattern. This song sounds great with a slightly muted, percussive strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

We get it on most every night

Am

When that moon gets big and bright

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 2

G

Everybody here is out of sight

Am

They don’t bark and they don’t bite

Bm

They keep things loose, they keep things light

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Chorus

G Am

Dancin’ in the moonlight

Bm C

Everybody’s feelin’ warm and bright

G Am

It’s such a fine and natural sight

Bm C

Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 3

G

We like our fun and we never fight

Am

You can’t dance and stay uptight

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm and C.

Is "Dancing in the Moonlight" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing in the Moonlight" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

It was written by Sherman Kelly, and released in 1972.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C

Dancing in the Moonlight Chords – Mandolin

A feel-good classic with a simple four-chord progression that’s perfect for beginners.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a light, bouncy strum pattern. This song sounds great with a slightly muted, percussive strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

We get it on most every night

Am

When that moon gets big and bright

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 2

G

Everybody here is out of sight

Am

They don’t bark and they don’t bite

Bm

They keep things loose, they keep things light

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Chorus

G Am

Dancin’ in the moonlight

Bm C

Everybody’s feelin’ warm and bright

G Am

It’s such a fine and natural sight

Bm C

Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 3

G

We like our fun and we never fight

Am

You can’t dance and stay uptight

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm and C.

Is "Dancing in the Moonlight" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing in the Moonlight" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

It was written by Sherman Kelly, and released in 1972.

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C

Dancing in the Moonlight Chords – Harmonica

A feel-good classic with a simple four-chord progression that’s perfect for beginners.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a light, bouncy strum pattern. This song sounds great with a slightly muted, percussive strum.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

We get it on most every night

Am

When that moon gets big and bright

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 2

G

Everybody here is out of sight

Am

They don’t bark and they don’t bite

Bm

They keep things loose, they keep things light

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Chorus

G Am

Dancin’ in the moonlight

Bm C

Everybody’s feelin’ warm and bright

G Am

It’s such a fine and natural sight

Bm C

Everybody’s dancin’ in the moonlight

Verse 3

G

We like our fun and we never fight

Am

You can’t dance and stay uptight

Bm

It’s a supernatural delight

C

Everybody was dancin’ in the moonlight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm and C.

Is "Dancing in the Moonlight" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dancing in the Moonlight" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight"?

It was written by Sherman Kelly, and released in 1972.