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Talking to the mon


"Talking to the Moon" by Bruno Mars is a heartfelt ballad characterized by its emotional lyrics and smooth melody. Released in 2010 as part of his debut album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans," the song was written by Bruno Mars along with Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and Albert Winkler. Mars, known for his soulful vocals and dynamic stage presence, delivers a poignant performance that captures the longing and vulnerability expressed in the song's lyrics. Interestingly, "Talking to the Moon" gained popularity after it was featured in the TV series "90210." The melody features a blend of piano chords and gentle guitar strumming, creating a soulful and atmospheric backdrop for Mars' impassioned vocals, making it a standout track in his repertoire.

Talking to the mon - Bruno Mars

e f e f e f a
I know you're somewhere out there
e e e f f e
Somewhere far away
d g f d
I want you back
d g f d
I want you back
e f e f e f a
My neighbors think I'm crazy
e e e f f e
But they don't understand
d g f d
You're all I have
d g f d
You're all I have

d a# a g e e f g f d
At night when the stars light up my room
d a g f e
I sit by myself
d e f d C a# a
Talking to the moon
d e f d C a# a
Trying to get to you
a a# a a# a a# a g
In hopes you're on the other side
a C C D
Talking to me too
a a f g , a f g
Oh , am I a fool who sits alone
a g f e f e d
Talking to the moon

c g f d , g f d

d f e f e f a
I'm feeling like I'm famous
e e e f f e
The talk of the town
d g f d
They say I've gone mad
d g f d
Yeah , I've gone mad
e f e f e f a
But they don't know what I know
e C a# a g a# a
Cause when the sun goes down
g f g a a
Someone's talking back
g f g a# a g f d
Yeah , they're talking back

d a# a g e e f g f d
At night when the stars light up my room
d a g f e
I sit by myself
d e f d C a# a
Talking to the moon
d e f d C a# a
Trying to get to you
a a# a a# a a# a g
In hopes you're on the other side
a C C D
Talking to me too
a a f g , a f g
Oh , am I a fool who sits alone
a g f e f e d
Talking to the moon

d a , d g , d a
a# a# a# a# a# a g f d
Do you ever hear me calling?
d a a C a , d g g a g , d a
a D C C a D
Cause every night
D D D D , D C a# a
I'm talking to the moon
a a# a g f C a# a
Still trying to get to you
a a# a a# a a# a g
And hopes you're on the other side
a C C D
Talking to me too
a a f g , a f g
Oh , am I a fool who sits alone
a g f e f e d
Talking to the moon

d g f d , g f d

e f e f e f a
I know you're somewhere out there
e e e f f e
Somewhere far away