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Moon River

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Moon River by Willie Nelson

(From The 1988 Album What A Wonderful World)

Capo 3rd fret

To Play Without A Capo Transpose +3 Steps.

Intro
D G  Em7  Am7  D

Verse
GMoon EmRiver, CWider Than A GMile
I'm CCrossing You GIn Style Some F#mDay  B7​
EmOh DreG7am Maker, CYou Heart F7Breaker
EmWherever You're C#mGoinF#7g, I'm Bm7GoinE7g Your Am7Way D7​

Chorus
GTwo EmDrifters COff To SGee The World
CThere's Such A Lot Of GWorld F#m7To See B7​
EmWe're AGfter The C#mSame CRainGbow's Ends
C Waiting Around GThe Bend
CMy Huckleberry GFriend
EmMoon RAm7iverD AnGd Me

Instrumental Break
Em7  C  D  G
Em7  C  D

Chorus
GTwo EmDrifters COff To SGee The World
CThere's Such A Lot Of GWorld F#m7To See B7​
EmWe're AGfter The C#mSame CRainGbow's Ends
C Waiting Around GThe Bend
CMy Huckleberry GFriend
EmMoon Am7RiverD AnGd Me

Outro
Em7   Am7   D   G
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Moon River?

The chords for Moon River are: D, G, Em7, Am7, Em, C, F#m, B7, G7, F7, C#m, F#7

What is the original key of Moon River?

The original key is D.

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: D, G, Em7, Am7, Em, C, F#m, B7, G7, F7, C#m, F#7

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 1980s. See more 1980s 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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