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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Moon River" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Moon River”

Why does "Moon River" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Moon River".
What key is "Moon River" by Phillip Keveren 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 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Moon River" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Moon River"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Moon River".
Can I see all the notes in "Moon River"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 96 BPM.