Other arrangements of Poetry In Motion
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Poetry In Motion" by Johnny Tillotson: 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 Db, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Poetry In Motion”
- What key is "Poetry In Motion" by Johnny Tillotson played in?
- Poetry In Motion is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Poetry In Motion"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Poetry In Motion" 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 "Poetry In Motion"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Poetry In Motion"?
- "Poetry In Motion" was originally performed by Johnny Tillotson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Poetry In Motion"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, C, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Poetry In Motion" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Poetry In Motion" by Johnny Tillotson. 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 — 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 "Poetry In Motion" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Poetry In Motion" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.