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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Moon River" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 96 BPM.

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

About “Moon River”

Where are the chord symbols for "Moon River" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Moon River" is in C.
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.
Does "Moon River" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Moon River" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.
What chords are in "Moon River"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.