Learn "MOVE ON UP" by Curtis Mayfield on Piano

Master "MOVE ON UP" by Curtis Mayfield with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of B at 142 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 142 BPM.

Lyrics

Hush now, (Em7)child, and (F#m7)don’t you (Bm7)cry. Your folks (Em7)might un der stand you (F#m7)by and (Bm7)by. Just (F#m7)move on (Em7)up toward your (F#m7)des ti (Bm7)na tion. Though (F#m7)you may (Em7)find, dream is from time to time, (F#m7)com pli (Bm7)ca push tions. Take Bite your lip, than and take a trip, though (F#m7)there may (Em7)be ru wet mors road a head that and you can not slip. Just (F#m7)move on (Em7)up, for (F#m7)peace you will (Bm7)find With just in to a the stee faith, ple of beau ti ful peo ple, where (F#m7)there’s on ly (Bm7)one kind. So (F#m7)hush now, (Em7)child, and (F#m7)don’t you (Bm7)cry. Your folks (Em7)might un der stand you (F#m7)by and (Bm7)by. Just (F#m7)move on (Em7)up toward and (F#m7)keep on (Bm7)wish in’. Re (F#m7)mem ber (Em7)your dream is your on ly scheme, (F#m7)so keep (Bm7)on push in’. Take noth ing less than the su preme best. Do (F#m7)not o (Em7)bey ru wet mors peo ple say, that you can pass the test. Just (F#m7)move on (Em7)up to (F#m7)a great er (Bm7)day. With just in to a lit tle faith, if you put your mind to it, you (F#m7)can sure ly (Bm7)do it. So (F#m7)hush now, (Em7)child, Just (F#m7)move on (Em7)up, (F#m7)move on (Bm7)up. But (F#m7)move on (Em7)up, oh child, but just a (F#m7)move on (Bm7)up. But (F#m7)move on (Em7)up, (F#m7)move on (Bm7)up.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
B
Tempo
142 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Move On Up" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.