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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Movin' Up To Gloryland" by Lee Roy Abernathy 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 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 learn "Movin' Up To Gloryland" 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' Up To Gloryland" with hands-separate practice in F at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Movin' Up To Gloryland"?
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' Up To Gloryland" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Movin' Up To Gloryland"?
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' Up To Gloryland" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.