Full Lyrics
Moon River, wider than a mile,
I'm crossing you in style someday.
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker,
Wherever you're going, I'm going your way.
Two drifters, off to see the world,
There's such a lot of world to see.
We're after the same rainbow's end,
Waiting 'round the bend,
My huckleberry friend,
Moon River and me.
Moon River, wider than a mile,
I'm crossing you in style someday.
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker,
Wherever you're going, I'm going your way.
Two drifters, off to see the world,
There's such a lot of world to see.
We're after the same rainbow's end,
Waiting 'round the bend,
My huckleberry friend,
Moon River and me.
About This Song
"Moon River" was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. The song won both the Academy Award and Grammy Award for Best Song that year.
The song was written specifically for Audrey Hepburn's vocal range, as she was not a trained singer. The simple, gentle melody became one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, with versions by Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, and countless others.
The dreamy, wistful quality of "Moon River" makes it a beautiful lullaby. Its imagery of adventure, friendship, and following dreams resonates with both children and adults, creating a perfect soundtrack for peaceful sleep.