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

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

Shifts to a slightly more minor feel: Am7 - Gdim - Bm - Am7 - D7 - G . "Say, it's only a paper moon / Sailing

James Taylor later re-recorded this song for his 2020 album American Standard , which has a slightly different acoustic arrangement. Musical Structure & Style This version, produced and arranged by Don Grolnick

James Taylor 's recording of the 1933 jazz standard is a featured track on the A League of Their Own (1992) Soundtrack . This version, produced and arranged by Don Grolnick , captures a mellow, swing-era vibe that fits the film's 1940s setting. Song Overview produced and arranged by Don Grolnick

Harold Arlen (music), E.Y. Harburg, and Billy Rose (lyrics).