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Moon River

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Moon River by Willie Nelson in the key of G

(From The 1988 Album What A Wonderful World)

Capo 3rd fret

To Play Without A Capo Transpose +3 Steps.

Intro
G C  Am7  Dm7  G

Verse
CMoon AmRiver, FWider Than A CMile
I'm FCrossing You CIn Style Some BmDay E7​
AmOh DreC7am Maker, FYou Heart A#7Breaker
AmWherever You're F#mGoinB7g, I'mEm7 GoiA7ng YourDm7 WayG7​

Chorus
CTwo AmDrifters FOff To SCee The World
FThere's Such A Lot Of CWorld Bm7To SeeE7​
AmWe're ACfter The F#mSame FRainCbow's Ends
F Waiting Around CThe Bend
FMy Huckleberry CFriend
AmMoon RDm7iverG AnCd Me

Instrumental Break
Am7  F  G  C
Am7  F  G

Chorus
CTwo AmDrifters FOff To SCee The World
FThere's Such A Lot Of CWorld Bm7To SeeE7​
AmWe're ACfter The F#mSame FRainCbow's Ends
F Waiting Around CThe Bend
FMy Huckleberry CFriend
AmMoon Dm7RiverG AnCd Me

Outro
Am7   Dm7   G   C
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Moon River?

The chords for Moon River are: G, C, Am7, Dm7, Am, F, Bm, E7, C7, A#7, F#m, B7

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: G, C, Am7, Dm7, Am, F, Bm, E7, C7, A#7, F#m, 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 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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