Movin' Out

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

Ooh ooh oh

mm.

(Dm)An tho ny works in the gro cer y store, At (E)sav ing his pen for some tend er.

He works at (Dm)day.

ma Le o ni left a (Gm7)note on the door, she said, a (E)“Son ny, move out to the coun (Fmaj7)try.” Yeah, and he’s (Dm)work ing too hard can give you a (G7)heart at tack ack ack ack ack ack, (Bb)you ought ta know by now.

You can And Who needs a house out in Hack (G7)en sack?

Is (C9sus)that all you get (Bb)for your mon ey?

And it (Bb)seems such a (Bb)waste of time,

yeah, if (A7)that’s what you’re all a bout.

Ma good if luck mov in’ up then I’m

mov in’ out.

Mm, I’m mov in’ out.

Mm hmm.

Ooh hoo, uh huh,

mm.

(Dm)Ser geant O’ Lear y is walk in’ the beat, At (E)night he be comes a bar tend er.

He works at (Dm)Mis ter Cac cia e’s, down on (Gm7)Sul li van Street, she a (E)cross from the med cal cen ter.

(Fmaj7)try.” Yeah, and he’s (Dm)trad in’ in his Chev y for a (G7)Cad il lac ac ac ac ac ac, (Bb)you ought ta know by now.

You can pay if he can’t Sam with a bro (G7)ken back,

at (C9sus)least he can pol (Bb)ish the fen ders.

And if (Bb)that’s what you (Bb)have in mind,

yeah, if (A7)that’s what you’re all a bout, Ma good if luck mov in’ up, ’cause I’m

mov in’ out.

Mm, I’m mov in’ out.

Mm hmm.

Ooh hoo, uh huh,

mm.

(D)I’m mov in’ out.

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, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Movin' Out" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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, Am, Bb, C, C9, D, Dm, +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, 130 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.