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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 — 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.
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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.