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Moon River

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C Am F C
MCoon RivAmer wider Fthan a Cmile
IF'm crossing you iCn styDmle somedayG  
OCh, dream maker, yEmou hFeartbreakEmer
WAmherever you're DgoinEmg I'm goiFng yGour way
TCwo drifAmters ofFf to see thCe world
TFhere's such a lot Cof Dmworld to seGe
WCe're aft er the sAmameraFinbowGs end
AFnd waiting round the Cbend
MFy huckleberry friCendAm, MooFn RGiver
 And Cme.

The story behind the song

"Moon River" was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and it was first performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. This iconic song went on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song and two Grammy Awards in 1962. It later became the theme song for Andy Williams, who recorded his version in 1962. Louis Armstrong, an influential jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist, also recorded this beloved tune.

AI-written from these sources:Moon River — Wikipedia ↗Louis Armstrong — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Moon River

by Louis Armstrong

Lyrics & chords · Original key

C Am F C

Moon River wider than a mile

F C Dm G

I'm crossing you in style someday

C Em F Em

Oh, dream maker, you heartbreaker

Am D Em F G

Wherever you're going I'm going your way

C Am F C

Two drifters off to see the world

F C Dm G

There's such a lot of world to see

C Am F G

We're aft er the samerainbows end

F C

And waiting round the bend

F C Am F G

My huckleberry friend, Moon River

And me.

About Moon River Chords by Louis Armstrong

Learn how to play Moon River by Louis Armstrong with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Moon River chords”, “Moon River guitar chords”, or “Louis Armstrong Moon River chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Moon River chords and for experienced players who want accurate Moon River lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, F, Dm, G, Em.

FAQ — Moon River by Louis Armstrong

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Moon River" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Many players learn "Moon River" by Louis Armstrong with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Louis Armstrong below.

What key is "Moon River" in?

The chords for "Moon River" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, Dm, G, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.