Poetry In Motion

by Johnny Tillotson

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When I see my ba

by,

what do I see?

Po et ry,

po et ry in mo tion.

(Ab)Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)walk ing by my (Eb)side,

her (Ab)love ly lo co (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)keeps my eyes (Eb)o pen wide.

(Ab)Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)see her gen tle (Eb)sway,

a (Ab)wave out in the (Fm)o cean, could (Bbm)nev er (Eb)move that (Ab)way.

I (C)love ev ’ry (Fm)move ment.

There’s (C)noth ing I would (Fm)change.

She (C)does n’t need im prove ment, she’s (Bbm)much too nice to (Eb)re ar range.

Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)danc ing close to (Eb)me,

a (Ab)flow er of de (Fm)vo tion, for (Bbm)all the (Eb)world to (Ab)see.

(Ab)Whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa.

(Ab)Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)see her gen tle (Eb)sway,

a (Ab)wave out in the (Fm)o cean, could (Bbm)nev er (Eb)move that (Ab)way.

I (C)love ev ’ry (Fm)move ment.

There’s (C)noth ing I would (Fm)change.

She (C)does n’t need im prove ment, she’s (Bbm)much too nice to (Eb)re ar range.

Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)all that I a (Eb)dore,

no (Ab)num ber nine love (Fm)po tion could (Bbm)make me (Eb)love her (Ab)more.

(Ab)Whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa.

(Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa.

Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Poetry In Motion” by Johnny Tillotson 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 Db at 90 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 "Poetry In Motion" 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 "Poetry In Motion"?
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.