Moon River

by Phillip Keveren
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Lyrics

(C)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

(Bb7)break er, wher (Am7)ev er you’re (F#)go in’,

I’m (Em7)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

(Dm7)Riv er

and (C)me.

Moon River by Phillip Keveren

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “Moon River”

What key is "Moon River" in?
"Moon River" by Phillip Keveren is in the key of C with a tempo of 96 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 Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.