What key is "Movin' Out" in?

"Movin' Out" by Billy Joel is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Movin' Out" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Movin' Out" 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 "Movin' Out"?

This arrangement of "Movin' Out" uses 16 chords: A, A7, Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eaug, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "Movin' Out" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?

Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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 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 in’ out.

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 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 in’ out.

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 in’ out.

(Dm)oo oo uh (Gm7)huh

mm (C7)hm.

Movin' Out by Billy Joel

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Movin' Out”

What key is "Movin' Out" in?: "Movin' Out" by Billy Joel is in the key of G with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Movin' Out" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Movin' Out" 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 "Movin' Out"?: This arrangement of "Movin' Out" uses 16 chords: A, A7, Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eaug, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Movin' Out" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?: Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.