Is "Move Along" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Move Along"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Move Along" use?

Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Cm9, Eb, Ebpow, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The All-American Rejects songs work for kids?

Try "DIRTY LITTLE SECRET", "GIVES YOU HELL", "IT ENDS TONIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Move Along

· by The All-American Rejects

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Lyrics

Go a head as you waste your days with think ing

when you fall ev ’ry one stands.

An oth er day and you’ve had your fill of sink ing with the life held in your (CN.C.)hands are shak ing cold.

These hands are meant to hold.

Speak to me.

When all you got ta (Eb)keep is strong, move a (Bb)long, move a long like I (Ab)know you do.

And e ven when your (Eb)hope is gone, move a (Bb)long, move a long just to (Ab)make it through.

Move a long.

So a day when you’ve lost your self com plete ly, could be a night when your life ends.

Such a heart that will lead you to de ceiv ing all the pain held in your (Gm)hands are shak ing cold.

Your (Gm)hands are mine to hold.

Speak to me.

on, go on, go on, go on

when (Cm)ev ’ry thing is wrong, we move a long.

(Eb)Go on, go on, go on, go on

when (Cm)ev ’ry thing is wrong we move a (Eb)long,

a long,

a long.

When all you got ta (Cm)keep is strong, move a (Bb)long, move a long like I (Ab)know you do.

And e ven when your (Cm)hope is gone, move a (Bb)long, move a long just to (Ab)make it through.

When all you got ta (Eb)keep is strong, move a (Bb)long, move a long like I (Ab)know you do.

And e ven when your (Eb)hope is gone, move a (Bb)long, move a long just to (Ab)make it through.

When all you got ta (Eb)keep is strong, move a (Bb)long, move a long like I (Ab)know you do.

And e ven when your (Eb)hope is gone, move a (Bb)long, move a long just to (Ab)make it through.

(Ab)make it through, move a long.

(Eb)Go on, go on, go on, go on.

(Cm)Write back what is wrong, we move a long.

(Eb)Go on, go on, go on, go on.

(Cm)Write back what is wrong, we move a long.

(Eb)Go on, go on, go on, go on.

(Cm)Write back what is wrong, we move a long.

Move Along by The All-American Rejects — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Move Along” by The All-American Rejects in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Move Along" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Move Along"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Move Along" use?: Just 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Cm9, Eb, Ebpow, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The All-American Rejects songs work for kids?: Try "DIRTY LITTLE SECRET", "GIVES YOU HELL", "IT ENDS TONIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.