Poetry In Motion

by Johnny Tillotson
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Poetry In Motion" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “Poetry In Motion

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Poetry In Motion"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Poetry In Motion". Key of Db, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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