Moon River

by Henry Mancini
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Lyrics

Moon

(Am)Riv er, (F)wid er than a (C)mile: I’m (F)cross in’ you in (C)style some (B)day.

Old (Am)dream

(C7)mak er, you (F)heart

(B)break er, wher (Am)ev er you’re (B7)go in’, I’m (A7)go in’ your (G7)way.

(C)Two

(Am)drift ers, (F)off to see the (C)world.

There’s (F)such a lot of (C)world to (B)see.

We’re (Am)af

(Am)ter the (F#)same

(F7)rain bow’s (C)end

wait in’ ’round the (C)bend,

my Huck le ber ry (C)friend,

(Am)Moon

(Dm)Riv er

and (C)me.

Moon

(Am)Riv er, (F)wid er than a (C)mile: I’m (F)cross in’ you in (C)style some (B)day.

Old (Am)dream

(C7)mak er, you (F)heart

(B)break er, wher (Am)ev er you’re (B7)go in’, I’m (A7)go in’ your (G7)way.

(C)Two

(Am)drift ers, (F)off to see the (C)world.

There’s (F)such a lot of (C)world to (B)see.

We’re (Am)af

(Am)ter the (F#)same

(F7)rain bow’s (C)end

wait in’ ’round the (C)bend,

my Huck le ber ry (C)friend,

(Am)Moon

(Dm)Riv er

and (C)me.

and (Abmaj7)me.

Moon River by Henry Mancini

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Moon River”

What key is "Moon River" in?
"Moon River" by Henry Mancini is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Moon River" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Moon River" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Moon River" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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