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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Movin' Out" by Billy Joel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Movin' Out" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Movin' Out" by Billy Joel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Movin' Out" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Movin' Out" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.