How To Play “I See The Moon And The Moon Sees Me” (Beginner Ukulele Lesson)
By Meredith Wilson, 1953. The songs origins are from an old English nursery rhyme first noted in 1784. In true folk tradition, there are many variations in lyrics and melody. My version may differ slightly from others.
This tutorial is a follow-along style of teaching. We play the song through together several times. It is in the key of C. The chords are simplified for beginner players. A printable chord sheet is available on my Patreon: / mollywhuppiemusic
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If you are a visual learner, the chord pattern
for each downward strum is this:
C - C - G - G -
G - G - C - C -
C - C - F - F -
G - G - C - C -
I see the moon and the moon sees me
Under the shade of the old oak tree.
Please let the light that shines on me
Shine on the one I love.
Over the mountain, over the sea,
Back where my heart is longing to be,
Please let the light that shines on me
Shine on the one I love.
I hear the lark, the lark hears me,
Singing from the leaves of the old oak tree,
Oh, let the lark that sings for me,
Sing for the one I love.
(repeat first verse)