Movin' Up To Gloryland

by Lee Roy Abernathy
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Lyrics

I love to think a bout a (D)par a (D7)dise

some where be yond the (G7)blue;

a man sion wait ing in the (A7)dis tant (Dm)skies

may be next door to (C7)you.

We’ll go pa rad ing through the (D)dis tant (D7)stars,

right down the Milk y (G7)Way;

The plan ets Ju pi ter and (F)Nep tune and (D7)Mars

won’t e ven be half (F)way!

(F)Mov ing,

(D)mov

ing, (C7)mov ing up to Glo ry (F)land.

Mov ing,

(D)mov

ing, (G9)hold ing to his nail scarred (C7)hands.

(F)Don’t know when I’m (Abdim)leav in’ but I’m (C7)read y to go,

(F)when I get to (Abdim)Heav en I’ll be (C7)wel come, I know.

(F)Mov ing,

(D)mov

ing, (C7)mov ing up to Glo ry (F)land.

I made my res er va tion (D)long a (D7)go

the day I gave up (G7)sin;

and when my man sion’s read y, (A7)this I (Dm)know:

I’m gon na move right (C7)in.

I have a vi sion of a (D)hap py (D7)place

where friends and loved ones (G7)meet,

Right on the cor ner of God’s (F)Av tune e (D7)nue

and Hal le lu jah (F)Street!

(F)Mov ing,

(D)mov

ing, (C7)mov ing up to Glo ry (F)land.

Mov ing,

(D)mov

ing, (G9)hold ing to his nail scarred (C7)hands.

(F)Don’t know when I’m (Abdim)leav in’ but I’m (C7)read y to go,

(F)when I get to (Abdim)Heav en I’ll be (C7)wel come, I know.

(F)Mov ing,

(D)mov

ing, (C7)mov ing up to Glo ry (F)land.

(F)land.

Movin' Up To Gloryland — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Movin' Up To Gloryland" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Movin' Up To Gloryland”

Can I play "Movin' Up To Gloryland" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Movin' Up To Gloryland" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Movin' Up To Gloryland" by Lee Roy Abernathy played in?
Movin' Up To Gloryland is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Movin' Up To Gloryland"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Movin' Up To Gloryland" 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' Up To Gloryland"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Movin' Up To Gloryland"?
"Movin' Up To Gloryland" was originally performed by Lee Roy Abernathy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Movin' Up To Gloryland"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Movin' Up To Gloryland" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Movin' Up To Gloryland"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Movin' Up To Gloryland" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.