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(C)Moon
(Am)Riv er,
(F)wid er than a (C)mile,
I’m (F)cross in’ you in (C)style
some (Bm7)day.
Old (Am)dream
(C7)mak er, you (F)heart
(Bb7)break er, where (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 (Bm7)see.
We’re (Am)af
(Am)ter
the (F#m7)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 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, 92 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”
- 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 Henry Mancini 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 92 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 Henry Mancini. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Moon River"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am, B7, Bb7, Bm7, C, C7, Dm, +8 more.
- What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
- Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". 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 92 BPM.
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