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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.
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 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.
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 in’ out.
Mm
(Dm)oo oo uh (Gm7)huh
mm (C7)hm.
Movin' Out — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Movin' Out" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 132 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 “Movin' Out”
- Can I play "Movin' Out" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Movin' Out" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Movin' Out" by Billy Joel played in?
- Movin' Out is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Movin' Out"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Movin' Out" 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 "Movin' Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Movin' Out"?
- "Movin' Out" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Movin' Out"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A7, Bb, C, C7, D, Dm, Eaug, +8 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Movin' Out"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Movin' Out" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Movin' Out"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Movin' Out" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.