Move On Up
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F#m7 Em7
Hush now child,
Bm7
and don't you cry
F#m7 Em7
Your folks might understand you
F#m7 Bm7
by and by
F#m7 Em7
Just move on up
F#m7 Bm7
towards your destination
F#m7 Em7
Though you may find
from time to time
F#m7 Bm7 F#m7
Complications
( Em7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 Em7 F#m7 Bm7 )
F#m7 Em7 (...)
Bite your lip
and take a trip
Though there may be
wet road ahead
You cannot slip
Just move on up
and peace you will find
Into the steeple
of beautiful people
Where there's only one kind
So hush now child
and don't you cry
Your folks might understand you
by and by
Move on up
and keep on wishing
Remember your dream
is your only scheme
So keep on pushing
Take nothing less
Ain't no second best
Do not obey
you must have your say
That you can past the test
Just move on up
Just move on up to a greater day
With just a little faith
if you put your mind to it
You can surely do it
Just move on up
Move on up
What move on up
Oh child but just a move on up
Just move on up
Move on up
Just move on up
Move on up
What move on up
Oh child but just a move on up
Just move on up
Move on up.
How to play Move On Up
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.