Who composed the song “Paper Moon” by Count Basie?

The song “Paper Moon” by Count Basie was composed by Billy Rose, E.Y. Harburg, and Harold Arlen.

Count Basie

Billy Rose / E.Y. Harburg / Harold Arlen

So it's only a paper moon
Hanging over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me

Well it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me

Without your love
It's a carnival parade
Without your love
It's a melody played on a penny arcade

It's a Barnum & Bailey world
Just as phoney as it could be
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believe in me

Who composed the song “Paper Moon” by Count Basie?: The song “Paper Moon” by Count Basie was composed by Billy Rose, E.Y. Harburg, and Harold Arlen.

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