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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · D · Em
Man on the Moon Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · D · Em
Man on the Moon Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · D · Em
Man on the Moon Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · D · Em
Man on the Moon Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · D · Em
Man on the Moon Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · D · Em
Man on the Moon Chords – Harmonica
R.E.M.’s classic tribute to comedian Andy Kaufman, blending reality and myth. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This pattern uses a light up-strum; keep your wrist loose.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am – F
Am – F
Chorus
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – C
Am – F
Chorus
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
Bridge
Am – F – C – G (×3)
Am – F
Am – F – C – G
Am – F
Verse 3
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G – Am
F – C – G
C – G
Am – F (×2)
Chorus
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
Outro
Am – F – C – G (×3)
Am – F
Am – F – C – G
Am – F
Am – F – C – G
Am – F
Am – F – C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; get comfortable switching between these four shapes before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man on the Moon"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, D and Em.
Is "Man on the Moon" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Man on the Moon" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Man on the Moon"?
It was written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, and released in 1992.