Other arrangements of The Motion Waltz
Pick a learning view.
(F)Wait ing to cross the Ru bi con,
(Bb)won der ing what
side I’m on.
(F)What are these (Am)vi sions of me as a young man with (Bb)one arm (Abdim7)point ing and the (Gm7)oth er arm (Gbmaj7)hold ing (C)your (F)hand.
(F)Need ing a plan to keep you near,
(Bb)blow ing a horn
so can hear.
(F)If it was (Am)on ly my love and de vo tion, this (Bb)world would (Abdim7)point ing and the (Gm7)oth er arm (Gbmaj7)hold ing (C)your (F)hand.
(Abdim7)sud den ly be (Gm7)in a state (Gbmaj7)of com (Gm7)mo
(C7)tion,
e mo
(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.
E mo tion al com (Gm7)mo
(C7)tion,
e mo
(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.
E mo tion al com (Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.
E mo tion al (C)mo (F)tion.
(Abdim7)bah bah bah bah (Gm7)bah bah bah (Gbmaj7)bah bah (C)bah (F)bah.
I nev er get a (Am)round un der the sun and the stars, and I may be (Bb)al
(F)ways
(G7)frown
(C)ing,
but one day you will (Am)see, un der the sun and the stars you will turn a (Bb7)round,
(Abdim7)and
(Gm7)I’ll
(C)be in (Gm7)mo
(C7)tion,
e mo
(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.
E mo tion al com (Gm7)mo
(C7)tion,
e mo
(Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion.
E mo tion al com (Bb6)tion al (F)com mo tion, e mo tion al (C)mo (F)tion.
The Motion Waltz — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Motion Waltz" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 138 BPM.
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About “The Motion Waltz”
- Can I play "The Motion Waltz" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Motion Waltz" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Motion Waltz" by Rufus Wainwright played in?
- The Motion Waltz is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Motion Waltz"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Motion Waltz" 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 "The Motion Waltz"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Motion Waltz"?
- "The Motion Waltz" was originally performed by Rufus Wainwright. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Motion Waltz"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Abdim7, Am, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C, C7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Rufus Wainwright can I play here?
- Try "ANOTHER BELIEVER", "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk", "THE MAKER MAKES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Motion Waltz"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Motion Waltz" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Motion Waltz"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Motion Waltz" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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