Move On Up

by Curtis Mayfield
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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, is from time to time, (F#m7)com pli (Bm7)ca tions.

Take Bite your lip,

than and take a trip,

though (F#m7)there may (Em7)be ru 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 to the stee 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 is your on ly scheme, (F#m7)so keep (Bm7)on in’.

Take noth ing less

than the su preme best.

Do (F#m7)not o (Em7)bey ru 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 to lit tle 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.

Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 142 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Move On Up

What key is "Move On Up" in?
"Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield is in the key of B with a tempo of 142 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Move On Up" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Move On Up" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Move On Up"?
This arrangement of "Move On Up" uses 3 chords: Bm7, Em7, F#m7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Move On Up" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Curtis Mayfield can I play here?
Try "SOMETHING HE CAN FEEL", "THE MAKINGS OF YOU", "PEOPLE GET READY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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