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(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,
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(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,
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(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.
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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 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.


