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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Movin' Out" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Movin' Out"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Movin' Out". Key of D, 132 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.