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 — Simple Sheet Music
"The Motion Waltz" 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 Bb, 138 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 “The Motion Waltz”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Motion Waltz"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "The Motion Waltz". Key of Bb, 138 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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