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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 — 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, 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”
- 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 130 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 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.
- 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 130 BPM.