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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
  Gmaj7Moon    Em7River,Cmaj7(#11)   Wider Than A G/BMile
I'Cmaj7(#11)m Crossing You In Style  G/B Some F#m7(b5)Day            B7(b9)​

B
Oh, DreaEmm MakerDm7, You Cmaj7Heart BreakeF7(#11)r
WhEmerever You're Goin', C#m7(b5)          IF#7(b9)'m Goin'    Bm7   YoE7ur Way Am7    D7​

A2
 TGmaj7wo      Em7 Drifters,Cmaj7(#11) Off To See The G/BWorld
There's Such Cmaj7(#11)A Lot Of World ToG/B See       F#m7(b5)           B7(b9)​

C
WeEm7're AfEm/Dter TheC#m7(b5) Same RainbowCmaj7(#11)'s         EndG/B​
  Cmaj7(#11)    Waitin' 'Round The Bend  G/B      Cmaj7​
My Huckleberry Friend MoonBm7  RiverEm7       Am7      D7​
And Me  G6     D7​

Instruments A1
  Gmaj7   Em7   Cmaj7(#11)   G/B
  Cmaj7(#11)   G/B   F#m7(b5)   B7(b9)

Instruments B
  Em   Em/D   Cmaj7   F7(#11)
  Em Em/D   C#m7(b5) F#7(b9)   Bm7 E7   Am7 D7

Instruments C
  Em7   Em/D   C#m7(b5)   Cmaj7(#11)
  G/B   Cmaj7(#11)   G/B   C7
  Bm7   Em7   Am7   D7
  G6   D7
Also available in: Cmaj7 (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Moon River?

The chords for Moon River are: Gmaj7, Em7, Cmaj7(#11), G/B, F#m7(b5), B7(b9), Em, Dm7, Cmaj7, F7(#11), C#m7(b5), F#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: Gmaj7, Em7, Cmaj7(#11), G/B, F#m7(b5), B7(b9), Em, Dm7, Cmaj7, F7(#11), C#m7(b5), F#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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