Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “I Thank The Moon” by The Crests.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Angels Listened In / I Thank The Moon (1959)
A single that paired 'The Angels Listened In', one of the group's Top 40 entries, with a B-side in the same romantic, close-harmony doo-wop style. It came out during the group's most commercially successful stretch on Coed Records.
All of The Angels Listened In / I Thank The MoonThe Crests
The Crests were a doo-wop vocal group formed in Manhattan, New York, around 1955. They were one of the earlier racially integrated groups in the genre, made up of Black, Puerto Rican, and Italian American members, and they recorded for Coed Records during their peak years. The group placed multiple songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with their biggest hit, '16 Candles', reaching number two in early 1959.
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Good to know
What key is "I Thank The Moon" in?
"I Thank The Moon" by The Crests is in F major.
What is the tempo of "I Thank The Moon"?
"I Thank The Moon" plays at around 73 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "I Thank The Moon"?
The core progression is N, F, Dm, Gm, C7, and B♭, built around the F major tonal center.
What instruments play on "I Thank The Moon"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
Can I get "I Thank The Moon" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "I Thank The Moon" by The Crests, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "I Thank The Moon" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?
"I Thank The Moon" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 73 BPM in F major with 9 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "I Thank The Moon" acoustic guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "I Thank The Moon" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "I Thank The Moon" on?
"I Thank The Moon" appears on The Angels Listened In / I Thank The Moon (1959).
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