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Learn "MOVIN' OUT" by Billy Joel on Piano
Master "MOVIN' OUT" by Billy Joel with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 132 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 132 BPM.
Lyrics
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(Dm)An tho ny works in the (Gm)gro cer y store, at (C)sav in’ his pen nies for some day.
He works at (Dm)Ma ma Le o tor ne left a (Gm7)note on the door, she said, (C)“Son ny, move out to the coun try.” Ah but (Dm)work ing too hard can give you a (G9)heart at tack ack ack ack ack ack.
(Gm7)You ought a know by now
(Dm)Who needs a house out in (G7)Hack en sack?
Is (C7)that all you get for your mon ey?
And it (Bb)seems such a waste of time,
if (A7)that’s what it’s all a bout, (Dm)Ma ma, if (Bb)that’s mov in’ up then I’m
mov in’ out.
Mm I’m mov in’ out.
Mm
oo oo uh (Gm7)huh
mm (C7)hm
(Dm)Ser geant O’ Lear y is (Gm)walk in’ the beat, at (C)night he be comes a bar ten der.
He works at (Dm)Mis ter Cac cia tor es down on (Gm7)Sul li van Street she a (C)cross from the med i cal cen ter.
And he’s (Dm)trad in’ in his Chev y for a (G9)Cad il lac ack ack ack ack ack.
(Gm7)You ought a know by now
(Dm)If he can’t drive with a (G7)bro ken back, at (C7)least he can pol ish the fen ders.
And it (Bb)seems such a waste of time,
if (A7)that’s what it’s all a bout, (Dm)Ma ma, if (Bb)that’s mov in’ up then I’m
mov in’ out.
Mm I’m mov in’ out.
Mm
oo oo uh (Gm7)huh
mm (C7)hm
(Dm)You should nev er ar gue with a (G9)cra zy mi mi mi mi mi mind.
(Gm7)You ought a know by now.
You can (Dm)pay Un cle Sam with the (G7)o ver time, is (C7)that all you get for your mon ey.
And if (Bb)that’s what you have in mind,
then (A7)that’s what you’re all a bout.
Good (Bb)luck mov in’ up ’cause I’m
mov in’ out.
Mm I’m mov in’ out.
Mm
(Dm)oo oo uh (Gm7)huh
mm (C7)hm.
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How to Play "Movin' Out" on Piano
- 1Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
- 2Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
- 3Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
- 4Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
- 5Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.