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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Motion Waltz" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 138 BPM.
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About “The Motion Waltz”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Motion Waltz" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Motion Waltz" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "The Motion Waltz" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Motion Waltz" is in the key of Bb at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Motion Waltz"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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