What key is "Poetry In Motion" in?

"Poetry In Motion" by Johnny Tillotson is in the key of Db with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Poetry In Motion" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Poetry In Motion" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Poetry In Motion"?

This arrangement of "Poetry In Motion" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm.

How long does it take to learn "Poetry In Motion" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

When I see my ba

by,

what do I see?

Po et ry,

po et ry in mo tion.

(Ab)Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)walk ing by my (Eb)side,

her (Ab)love ly lo co (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)keeps my eyes (Eb)o pen wide.

(Ab)Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)see her gen tle (Eb)sway,

a (Ab)wave out in the (Fm)o cean, could (Bbm)nev er (Eb)move that (Ab)way.

I (C)love ev ’ry (Fm)move ment.

There’s (C)noth ing I would (Fm)change.

She (C)does n’t need im prove ment, she’s (Bbm)much too nice to (Eb)re ar range.

Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)danc ing close to (Eb)me,

a (Ab)flow er of de (Fm)vo tion, for (Bbm)all the (Eb)world to (Ab)see.

(Ab)Whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa.

(Ab)Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)see her gen tle (Eb)sway,

a (Ab)wave out in the (Fm)o cean, could (Bbm)nev er (Eb)move that (Ab)way.

I (C)love ev ’ry (Fm)move ment.

There’s (C)noth ing I would (Fm)change.

She (C)does n’t need im prove ment, she’s (Bbm)much too nice to (Eb)re ar range.

Po et ry in (Fm)mo tion,

(Bbm)all that I a (Eb)dore,

no (Ab)num ber nine love (Fm)po tion could (Bbm)make me (Eb)love her (Ab)more.

(Ab)Whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa.

(Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa,

oh, (Fm)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Bbm)whoa,

oh, (Eb)whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, (Ab)whoa.

Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Poetry In Motion”

What key is "Poetry In Motion" in?: "Poetry In Motion" by Johnny Tillotson is in the key of Db with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Poetry In Motion" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Poetry In Motion" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Poetry In Motion"?: This arrangement of "Poetry In Motion" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm.
How long does it take to learn "Poetry In Motion" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.