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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Move On Up" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Move On Up" with hands-separate practice in B at 142 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Move On Up"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Move On Up" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Move On Up"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Move On Up" is in the key of B at 142 BPM.

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