The Motion Waltz

by Rufus Wainwright

🎹 Loading song
Preparing player…
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids

Lyrics

(F)Wait ing to cross the Ru bi con,

(Bb)won der ing what

side (G7)you I’m on.

(F)What are these (Am)vi sions of me as a young man with (Bb)one arm (Abdim7)point ing and the (Gm7)oth er arm (Gbmaj7)hold ing (C)your (F)hand.

(F)Need ing a plan to keep you near,

(Bb)blow ing a horn

so (G7)bah can hear.

(F)If it was (Am)on ly my love and de vo tion, this (Bb)world would (Abdim7)point ing and the (Gm7)oth er arm (Gbmaj7)hold ing (C)your (F)hand.

(Abdim7)sud den ly be (Gm7)in a state (Gbmaj7)of com (Gm7)mo

(C7)tion,

e mo

(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.

E mo tion al com (Gm7)mo

(C7)tion,

e mo

(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.

E mo tion al com (Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.

E mo tion al (C)mo (F)tion.

(Abdim7)bah bah bah bah (Gm7)bah bah bah (Gbmaj7)bah bah (C)bah (F)bah.

I nev er get a (Am)round un der the sun and the stars, and I may be (Bb)al

(F)ways

(G7)frown

(C)ing,

but one day you will (Am)see, un der the sun and the stars you will turn a (Bb7)round,

(Abdim7)and

(Gm7)I’ll

(C)be in (Gm7)mo

(C7)tion,

e mo

(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.

E mo tion al com (Gm7)mo

(C7)tion,

e mo

(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.

E mo tion al com (Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion, e mo tion al (C)mo (F)tion.

The Motion Waltz by Rufus Wainwright — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Motion Waltz” by Rufus Wainwright 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 Bb at 138 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 "The Motion Waltz" 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 "The Motion Waltz"?
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.