The Motions

by Matthew West
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This might hurt, it’s not safe, I’m but I know that I’ve got ta make a change.

I don’t care if I break; at least I’m I’ll be feel ing some thing.

’Cause “just o kay” is not e nough.

Help me fight through the (C)noth ing ness of life.

life.

I don’t wan na go (F)through the mo tions.

I don’t wan na go (Gm)one more day with out Your (F)all con sum ing pas sion in side of me.

I don’t wan na spend my (Dm)whole life ask ing, “What if I had (C)giv en ev ’ry thing

in stead of go ing through the mo tions?”

No re grets, not this time.

I’m gon na let my I’ve heart de feat my mind, let Your love make me whole.

I think I’m fi n’lly feel ing some thing.

’Cause “just o kay” is not e nough.

Help me fight through the (C)noth ing ness of this life.

I don’t wan na go (F)through the mo tions.

I don’t wan na go (Gm)one more day with out Your (F)all con sum ing pas sion in side of me.

I don’t wan na spend my (Dm)whole life ask ing, “What if I had (C)giv en ev ’ry thing

in stead of go ing through the mo tions?”

go ing through the mo tions?”

(Take me (Bb)all the way.) Take me (C)all the way.

(Take me (Bb)all the way.) ’Cause I don’t wan na go through (C)the mo tions.

(Take me (Bb)all the way.) Now I’m fi nal ly (C)feel ing some thing real.

(Take me (Bb)all the way.)

I don’t wan na go (F)through the mo tions.

I don’t wan na go (Gm)one more day with out Your (F)all con sum ing pas sion in side of me.

I don’t wan na spend my (Dm)whole life ask ing, “What if I had (C)giv en ev ’ry thing

in stead of go ing through the mo tions?” I don’t wan na go (F)through the mo tions.

I don’t wan na go (Gm)one more day with out Your (F)all con sum ing pas sion in side of me.

I don’t wan na spend my (Dm)whole life ask ing, “What if I had (C)giv en ev ’ry thing

in stead of go ing through the mo tions?”

(Take me (Bb)all the way.) Take me (C)all the way.

(Take me (Bb)all the way.) I don’t wan na go, I don’t wan na go

through the mo tions.

(Take me (Bb)all the way.)

I don’t wan na go (F)through the mo tions.

The Motions — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Motions" 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, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Motions

Can I play "The Motions" 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 Motions" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Motions" by Matthew West played in?
The Motions 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 Motions"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Motions" 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 Motions"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Motions"?
"The Motions" was originally performed by Matthew West. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Motions"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, C6, Csus4, Dm, F, Gm, Gm9.
What other songs by Matthew West can I play here?
Try "DO SOMETHING", "GRACE WINS", "MORE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Motions"?
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 Motions" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Motions"?
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 Motions" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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