Its Only A Paper Moon - James Taylor. - Leagueoftheirown.1992s (originalsoundtrack) Instant

Follow a ii-V-I structure typical of jazz, often moving through G - E7 - Am7 - D7 (if playing in G).

James Taylor later re-recorded this song for his 2020 album American Standard , which has a slightly different acoustic arrangement. Musical Structure & Style Follow a ii-V-I structure typical of jazz, often

The song is Track 3 on the original motion picture soundtrack, which also features artists like Carole King, Billy Joel, and Art Garfunkel. Harold Arlen (music), E

Harold Arlen (music), E.Y. Harburg, and Billy Rose (lyrics). Key Lyrics "Say, it's only a paper moon

Use a "four-to-the-bar" rhythm or light fingerstyle "chord grabs" to mimic the swing-style acoustic guitar heard in the recording. Key Lyrics

"Say, it's only a paper moon / Sailing over a cardboard sea / But it wouldn't be make-believe / If you believed in me."