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Moon River

Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Moon River by Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
  Emaj7Moon    C#m7River, Amaj7(#11)  Wider Than A ME/G#ile
I'Amaj7(#11)m Crossing You In Style  E/G# Some DD#m7(b5)ay             G#7(b9)​

B
Oh, DreaC#mm Maker,Bm7 You HAmaj7eart BreakerD7(#11)​
WhC#merever You're Goin',  A#m7(b5)         I'D#7(b9)m Goin'     G#m7  YourC#7 Way    F#m7     B7​

A2
 TEmaj7wo      C#m7 Drifters, Amaj7(#11)Off To See The WE/G#orld
There's Such Amaj7(#11)A Lot Of World ToE/G# See        D#m7(b5)           G#7(b9)​

C
WeC#m7're AftC#m/Ber The SA#m7(b5)ame Rainbow'sAmaj7(#11)         End  E/G#​
  Amaj7(#11)    Waitin' 'Round The Bend  E/G#       Amaj7​
My Huckleberry Friend MoonG#m7  River C#m7        F#m7       B7​
And Me  E6     B7​

Instruments A1
  Emaj7   C#m7   Amaj7(#11)   E/G#
  Amaj7(#11)   E/G#   D#m7(b5)   G#7(b9)

Instruments B
  C#m   C#m/B   Amaj7   D7(#11)
  C#m C#m/B   A#m7(b5) D#7(b9)   G#m7 C#7   F#m7 B7

Instruments C
  C#m7   C#m/B   A#m7(b5)   Amaj7(#11)
  E/G#   Amaj7(#11)   E/G#   A7
  G#m7   C#m7   F#m7   B7
  E6   B7
Also available in: Cmaj7 (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Moon River?

The chords for Moon River are: Emaj7, C#m7, Amaj7(#11), E/G#, D#m7(b5), G#7(b9), C#m, Bm7, Amaj7, D7(#11), A#m7(b5), D#7(b9)

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: Emaj7, C#m7, Amaj7(#11), E/G#, D#m7(b5), G#7(b9), C#m, Bm7, Amaj7, D7(#11), A#m7(b5), D#7(b9)

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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