Moon River chords
Andy WilliamsSong Key: Db Major
Time Signature: 3/4
Tempo: 94 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Intermediate
Chords in C Major: C, C6, C7, Ab, Am, Am6, Am7, Bb7b5, F, F7, Dm, Dm6, Dm7, Eb, E7, Em, Em7, B7, G7
Capo: 1st fret (to play with the video in Db Major)
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Moon River
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C
Intro: 3/4 ‖ | % ‖
C Am F C
1. Moon Riv-er Wid-er than a mile;
F C Dm6 E7
I'm cross-in' you in style some day | |
Am C7 F Bb7b5
Old dream mak-er You heart break-er
Am Am7 Am6 B7 Em7 A7 Dm7 G7
Wher-ev-er you're go - in' I'm go - in' your | way / |
C Am F C
2. Two drift-ers Off to see the world
F C Dm6 E7
There's such a lot of world to see | |
Am Am7 Am6 F7 C F C
We're af - ter the same rain-bow's end Wait-in' 'round the bend
F C Am Dm G7 C F Eb Ab Dm7
My Huck-le-ber-ry friend Moon Riv-er And me | | | / |
C Am F C
3. Moon Riv-er Wid-er than a mile;
F C Dm6 E7
I'm cross-in' you in style some day | |
Am C7 F Bb7b5
Old dream mak-er You heart break-er
Am Am7 Am6 B7 Em7 A7 Dm7 G7
Wher-ev - er you're go - in' I'm go - in' your | way / |
C Am F C
4. Two drift-ers Off to see the world
F C Dm6 E7
There's such a lot of world to see | |
Am Am7 Am6 F7 C F C
We're aft - er the same rain-bow's end Wait-in' 'round the bend
F C Am Dm G7 F Em Dm7 C
My Huck-le-ber-ry friend Moon Riv-er And...| me... | |
Andy Williams ending:
Am Dm G7 C Am C Am C6
Moon Ri-ver And | me |(Moon River)|(Moon | River)|(Moon)|...
Please Note: If you use the Transposer and return back to the Original Key of C, you will find Bb replaced with A#, Eb replaced with D# and Ab replaced with G#. They are exactly the same notes (enharmonic equivalents). If you prefer to see Ab, Eb and Bb, simply refresh the page.
Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: Db Major – 5 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb)
- Piano chords set: Db, Db6, Db7, A, Bbm, Bbm6, Bbm7, B7b5, Gb, Gb7, Ebm, Ebm6, Ebm7, F, F7, Fm, Fm7, C7, Ab7
- Time Signature: 3/4 — Three quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately slow
- Metronome: ♩ = 94
- Voice Range: Db4 - Eb5
- Form/Structure:Intro – Verse (x4) – Outro (ritardando)
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major chords: C, F, Eb, Ab
- Minor chords: Am, Dm, Em
- Dominant 7th chords: C7, F7, E7, B7, G7
- Minor 7th chords: Am7, Dm7, Em7
- 6th chords: C6, Am6, Dm6
- Altered chord: Bb7b5 (diminished 5th)
- 🎸Beginner Guitarists: After reviewing the chord types, the shapes that may feel most challenging are Eb, Ab, F7 and Bb7b5.
We’ve included open voicings for each of these in the charts above, but Eb can still feel like a stretch for many beginners.
Easy Eb Voicing (2nd Inversion):
This simplified shape uses only three strings, making it much easier to play while still sounding authentic:
Eb: Eb-Bb-G 🎸 Frets Notes Fingers e|---3--- ← G 2nd B|---4--- ← Eb 3rd G|---3--- ← Bb 1st D|------- A|------- E|-------
Why This Works:- Keeps the essential chord tones (root, 3rd, 5th).
- Compact 'D' shape avoiding finger stretches across the fretboard.
- Easy to remember and reuse — you’ll find yourself using this voicing time and time again. 🥳
Song Details:
- Composer: Henry Mancini
- Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
- Date: 1961
- Lyrics Begin: Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossin' you in style some day.
- Featured Artist: Andy Williams
- Genre: Traditional pop
- Album: Moon River & Other Great Movie Themes
Recorded: 1962
Released: March 26, 1962
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