Moody River

by Pat Boone
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Lyrics

Mood y Riv er, (Dm)more dead ly

than the vain est (Dm)knife;

Mood y Riv er, your (F7)mud dy wa ter (Bb)took my ba by’s life.

I Last in Sat to ur day (A7)eve ning wa ter I (Dm)came to the old oak (A7)tree

that (Dm)stands be side the riv er face where (Bb)you look in’ were to meet (F)me.

On the ground your (A7)glove I found with a (Dm)note ad dressed to (A7)me.

It (Dm)read, “Dear love, I’ve (A7)done you wrong.

Now (Bb)I must set you (F)free.

(Dm)No long er (A7)can I live with this (Dm)hurt and this (A7)sin.

(Dm)I just could n’t (A7)tell you that (Bb)guy was just a (F)friend.”

Mood y Riv er, (Dm)more dead ly

than the vain est (Dm)knife;

Mood y Riv er your (F7)mud dy wa ter (Bb)took my ba by’s life.

Moody River — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Moody River" by Pat Boone: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 135 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Moody River

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Moody River" by Pat Boone in?
The backing track is in Bb at 135 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Moody River" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Moody River"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Moody River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Moody River" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Moody River"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Moody River"?
"Moody River" was originally performed by Pat Boone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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