Move On Up

by Curtis Mayfield
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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, 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Move On Up" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 142 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Move On Up

Can I play "Move On Up" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Move On Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield played in?
Move On Up is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Move On Up"?
The arrangement plays at 142 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Move On Up" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Move On Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Move On Up"?
"Move On Up" was originally performed by Curtis Mayfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Move On Up"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bm7, Em7, F#m7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Curtis Mayfield can I play here?
Try "SOMETHING HE CAN FEEL", "THE MAKINGS OF YOU", "PEOPLE GET READY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Move On Up"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Move On Up" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Move On Up"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Move On Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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