Is this real sheet music for "Poetry In Motion"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Poetry In Motion".

Can I see all the notes in "Poetry In Motion"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 90 BPM.

Poetry In Motion — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Poetry In Motion" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Db, 90 BPM.

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

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Db
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Johnny Tillotson

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How to Play "Poetry In Motion" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.