Moon River

by Henry Mancini
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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 (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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Moon River" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “Moon River

Can I play "Moon River" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Moon River" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Moon River"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Moon River" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Moon River"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Moon River" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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