Movement

by Hozier
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Lyrics

I still watch you when you’re (E)groov in’,

as if through wa ter from the bot tom of a pool.

You’re mov in’ with (A)out mov in’, and (E)when you move, I’m moved.

You are a call to (E)mo tion.

cool.

There, all of you a verb in per ey, fect (E)view.

Like Jo nah on the o cean.

And (F#m)When you move, I’m moved.

When you move, I’m put to mind of all that I (C#m)wan na be.

When you move, I could nev er de fine of all that you (E)are to me.

So, (C#)move me, ba by.

Shake like the bough of a wil low (F#m)tree.

(F#m)You do it nat ’ral ly.

(B5)Move

me, ba by.

I You are the rite of (E)move ment.

as if It’s reas on in’ made lu cid of a pool.

I know it’s no (A)im prove ment.

and (E)When you move, I’m moved.

You’re less Po lu nin (E)leap in’, cool.

or Fred A staire in se quins.

per ey, fect (E)view.

you’re At las in his sleep in’.

And (F#m)when you move, I’m moved.

When you move, I can re call of some thin’ that’s (C#m)gone from me.

When you move, hon ey, I’m put in awe of some thin’ so (E)flawed and free.

So, (C#)move me, ba by.

Shake like the bough of a wil low (F#m)tree.

(F#m)You do it nat ’ral ly.

(B5)Move

me, ba by.

me, ba by.

So, (C#)move me, ba by,

like you’ve noth in’ left to prove,

and noth in’ to lose.

(B5)Move

me, ba by.

(C#m)Ooh,

(G#)ooh,

(C#m)ooh.

Oh, ba by, oh ba by.

Mm.

Move like gray skies, move (E6)like a bird of par a dise.

Move like an odd sight come out at night.

(C#)(Eh,

(C#)eh,

(F#m)eh,

(C#m)eh,

eh,

(C#m)oh, oh,

oh.) (C#)Move me, ba by.

Shake like the bough of a wil low (F#m)tree.

(F#m)You do it nat ’ral ly.

(B5)Move

me, ba by.

So, (C#)move me, ba by,

like you’ve noth in’ left to lose,

and noth in’ to prove.

(B5)Move

me, ba by.

So, (C#)move me, ba by.

Shake like the bough of a wil low (F#m)tree.

(C#m)You do it nat ’ral ly.

(B5)Move

me, ba

by.

(Eh, (CN.C.)eh,

eh,

eh,

eh, eh,

eh, eh,

eh.)

Movement by Hozier

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C# at 71 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Movement”

What key is "Movement" in?
"Movement" by Hozier is in the key of C# with a tempo of 71 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Movement" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Movement" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Movement"?
This arrangement of "Movement" uses 12 chords: A, Amaj7, B, Bpow, C, C#, C#m, E, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Movement" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Hozier can I play here?
Try "TAKE ME TO CHURCH", "Someone New", "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.