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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Moon River" by Henry Mancini in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Moon River" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Moon River" with hands-separate practice in C at 92 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Moon River"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Moon River" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Moon River"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Moon River" is in the key of C at 92 BPM.
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