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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Move On Up"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Move On Up" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 142 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.