It's Only A Paper Moon Song Lyrics and Chords by Jim Reeves
It's Only A Paper Moon
Recorded by Jim Reeves
Written by E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen, Billy Rose
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It's only a
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paper
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moon
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make believe if
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you believe in
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FAQ
Who sang the the song It's Only A Paper Moon?
- The song It's Only A Paper Moon was sang by Jim Reeves.
Who is Jim Reeves?
- James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 - July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died in the crash of his private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame.
