The Motion Waltz

by Rufus Wainwright
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Lyrics

(F)Wait ing to cross the Ru bi con,

(Bb)won der ing what

side Iโ€™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)Iโ€™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 โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "The Motion Waltz" by Rufus Wainwright in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About โ€œThe Motion Waltzโ€

Can I learn "The Motion Waltz" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Motion Waltz" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 138 BPM.
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 โ€” 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Motion Waltz"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Motion Waltz" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Motion Waltz"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Motion Waltz" is in the key of Bb at 138 BPM.

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