Moon River

by Carolyn Miller
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

Moon

riv er,

wid

er than a mile,

I’m cross

ing you in style

some day.

Old dream

mak er,

you heart

break er,

wher ev er you’re go in’,

I’m go in’

your way.

Two

drift ers,

off

to see the world.

There’s such

a lot of world

to see.

We’re af

ter

the same

rain

bow’s end,

wait in’ ’round the bend,

my Huck le ber ry friend,

moon

riv er

and me.

Moon River — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Moon River" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Moon River”

Can I play "Moon River" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Moon River" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Moon River" by Carolyn Miller played in?
Moon River is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Moon River"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Moon River" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Moon River"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Moon River"?
"Moon River" was originally performed by Carolyn Miller. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carolyn Miller can I play here?
Try "A Groovy Kind Of Love", "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "Alaskan Majesty". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Moon River"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Moon River" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Moon River"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Moon River" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.