Moving Forward

by Israel Houghton
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Lyrics

Not go ing back,

I’m mov ing a head.

I’m here to de clare to You

my (G)past is o ver.

In You

all things are made new.

Sur ren dered my life to Christ,

I’m (G)mov ing, mov ing (D)for ward.

Oh.

What a mo ment

You have brought me to.

Such a free dom

I have found in You.

You’re the heal er

who makes all things new, yeah,

yeah,

yeah.

Not (CN.C.)go ing back,

I’m mov ing a head.

I’m here to de clare to You

my (G)past is o ver.

In You

all things are made new.

Sur ren dered my life to Christ,

I’m (G)mov ing, mov ing (D)for ward.

You have ris en

with all pow er in Your hands.

You have giv en me

a (E)sec ond chance.

Hal le lu jah,

hal le lu jah.

Yeah,

yeah,

yeah.

Yeah,

yeah,

yeah.

Not (CN.C.)go ing back (G)mov ing...

Not go ing back,

I’m mov ing a head.

I’m here to de clare to You

my (Dm)past is o ver.

In You

all things are made new.

Sur ren dered my life to Christ,

I’m (G)mov ing, mov ing (D)for ward,

(F#m)for ward.

(D)For ward,

(F#m)for ward.

(D)For ward,

(A)for ward.

(D)You

(E)make

(Dmaj7)all (E)things (D)new, (E)yes, (F#m)You

(E)make

(F#m)all (E)things (F#m)new, (E)and (D)I

(E)will

(Dmaj7)fol (E)low (D)You

(A)for ward.

(D)You

(E)make

(Dmaj7)all (E)things (D)new, (E)yes, (F#m)You

(E)make

(F#m)all (E)things (F#m)new, (E)and (D)I

(E)will

(Dmaj7)fol (E)low (D)You

(A)for ward.

(A)for ward.

Moving Forward β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Moving Forward" by Israel Houghton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 69 BPM.

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

About β€œMoving Forward”

What key is "Moving Forward" by Israel Houghton played in?
Moving Forward is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Moving Forward"?
The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Moving Forward" 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 "Moving Forward"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Moving Forward"?
"Moving Forward" was originally performed by Israel Houghton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Moving Forward"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, C, D, Dm, Dmaj7, E, Em7, F#m, +2 more.
What other songs by Israel Houghton can I play here?
Try "O COME", "WHO IS LIKE THE LORD", "AGAIN I SAY REJOICE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Moving Forward" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Moving Forward" by Israel Houghton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Moving Forward" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Moving Forward" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.