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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Moon River" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Moon River"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Moon River". Key of C, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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