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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