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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Move On Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Move On Up" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Move On Up" is in B.
- 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.
- Does "Move On Up" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Move On Up" is in the key of B at 142 BPM.
- What chords are in "Move On Up"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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