Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)

by Henry Mancini
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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 (B)day.

Old (Am)dream

(C7)mak er, you (F)heart

(Bb7)break er, wher (C)ev er you’re (F#)go (B7)in’, I’m (Em)go (A7)in’ your (Dm7)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 (D7)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

(G7)and (C)me.

(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 (C)ev er you’re (F#)go (B7)in’, I’m (Em)go (A7)in’ your (Dm7)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 (D7)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

(G7)and (C)me.

(C)me.

Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's) by Henry Mancini

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 105 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)”

What key is "Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)" in?
"Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)" by Henry Mancini is in the key of C with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Moon River (From Breakfast At Tiffany's)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.