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Moon River Chords

Henry Mancini Intermediate Key of C 6 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Moon River Chords – Guitar

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s Oscar-winning classic from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play in 3/4 waltz time. This song should feel like a gentle river flowing — smooth, unhurried, and dreamlike.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Verse 2

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Outro

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Practice tip: The C-Am-F-C opening is beautiful in 3/4 time. The Bb7 chord adds jazzy color — try x1213x for a compact voicing. Count “1-2-3” throughout and emphasize beat 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Moon River"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Moon River" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Moon River" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Moon River"?

It was written by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, and released in 1961.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Moon River Chords – Ukulele

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s Oscar-winning classic from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play in 3/4 waltz time. This song should feel like a gentle river flowing — smooth, unhurried, and dreamlike.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Verse 2

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Outro

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Practice tip: The C-Am-F-C opening is beautiful in 3/4 time. The Bb7 chord adds jazzy color — try x1213x for a compact voicing. Count “1-2-3” throughout and emphasize beat 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Moon River"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Moon River" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Moon River" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Moon River"?

It was written by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, and released in 1961.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Moon River Chords – Piano

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s Oscar-winning classic from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play in 3/4 waltz time. This song should feel like a gentle river flowing — smooth, unhurried, and dreamlike.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Verse 2

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Outro

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Practice tip: The C-Am-F-C opening is beautiful in 3/4 time. The Bb7 chord adds jazzy color — try x1213x for a compact voicing. Count “1-2-3” throughout and emphasize beat 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Moon River"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Moon River" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Moon River" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Moon River"?

It was written by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, and released in 1961.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Moon River Chords – Banjo

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s Oscar-winning classic from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play in 3/4 waltz time. This song should feel like a gentle river flowing — smooth, unhurried, and dreamlike.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Verse 2

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Outro

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Practice tip: The C-Am-F-C opening is beautiful in 3/4 time. The Bb7 chord adds jazzy color — try x1213x for a compact voicing. Count “1-2-3” throughout and emphasize beat 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Moon River"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Moon River" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Moon River" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Moon River"?

It was written by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, and released in 1961.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Moon River Chords – Mandolin

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s Oscar-winning classic from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play in 3/4 waltz time. This song should feel like a gentle river flowing — smooth, unhurried, and dreamlike.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Verse 2

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Outro

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Practice tip: The C-Am-F-C opening is beautiful in 3/4 time. The Bb7 chord adds jazzy color — try x1213x for a compact voicing. Count “1-2-3” throughout and emphasize beat 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Moon River"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Moon River" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Moon River" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Moon River"?

It was written by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, and released in 1961.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Em · Dm

Moon River Chords – Harmonica

Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s Oscar-winning classic from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play in 3/4 waltz time. This song should feel like a gentle river flowing — smooth, unhurried, and dreamlike.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Verse 2

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Am F C

Moon River, wider than a mile

F C Dm E7

I’m crossing you in style some day

Am C7 F Bb7

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Am Dm G C

Wherever you’re goin’ I’m goin’ your way

Outro

C Am F C

Two drifters, off to see the world

F C Dm E7

There’s such a lot of world to see

AmAm/G F Bb7

We’re after the same rainbow’s end

Am Dm

Waitin’ round the bend

Am Dm

My huckleberry friend

Am Dm G C

Moon River and me

Practice tip: The C-Am-F-C opening is beautiful in 3/4 time. The Bb7 chord adds jazzy color — try x1213x for a compact voicing. Count “1-2-3” throughout and emphasize beat 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Moon River"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G, Em and Dm.

Is "Moon River" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Moon River" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Moon River"?

It was written by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, and released in 1961.