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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Movin' Out" by Billy Joel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Movin' Out" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Movin' Out" with hands-separate practice in D at 132 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Movin' Out"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Movin' Out" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Movin' Out"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Movin' Out" is in the key of D at 132 BPM.