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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Move On Up" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Move On Up" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Move On Up" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.