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Moon River

Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Moon River by Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
  Cmaj7Moon    Am7River,Fmaj7#11   Wider Than C/EA Mile
I'Fmaj7#11m Crossing You In StyleC/E   SomBm7b5e Day       E7​

B
Oh, DreaAmm MakerGm7, You Fmaj7Heart BreakeBb7r
WhAmerever You're Goin', F#m7b5         B7 I'm GoinEm7'    A7   YourDm7 WayG7​

A2
 TCmaj7wo      Am7 Drifters,Fmaj7#11 Off To See ThC/Ee World
There's Such Fmaj7#11A Lot Of World C/ETo See     Bm7b5        E7​

C
WeAm7're AfAm/Gter TheF#m7b5 Same RainbFmaj7#11ow's        C/E End
  Fmaj7#11    Waitin' 'Round The BendC/E      Fmaj7​
My Huckleberry Friend MoonEm7  RiverAm7       Dm7      G7​
And Me  C6     G7​

Instruments A1
  Cmaj7   Am7   Fmaj7#11   C/E
  Fmaj7#11   C/E   Bm7b5   E7

Instruments B
  Am   Am/G   Fmaj7   Bb7
  Am Am/G   F#m7b5 B7   Em7 A7   Dm7 G7

Instruments C
  Am7   Am/G   F#m7b5   Fmaj7#11
  C/E   Fmaj7#11   C/E   F7
  Em7   Am7   Dm7   G7
  C6   G7
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FAQ

What are the chords for Moon River?

The chords for Moon River are: Cmaj7, Am7, Fmaj7#11, C/E, Bm7b5, E7, Am, Gm7, Fmaj7, Bb7, F#m7b5, B7

What is the original key of Moon River?

The original key is Cmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Moon River?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Moon River in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Moon River be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Moon River on ukulele?

Chord Moon River can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Moon River?

Moon River uses 12 chords: Cmaj7, Am7, Fmaj7#11, C/E, Bm7b5, E7, Am, Gm7, Fmaj7, Bb7, F#m7b5, B7

What is the easiest way to play Moon River?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Moon River released in?

Moon River was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Moon River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Moon River to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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