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Move On Up

Curtis Mayfield

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Band]
  Am7 Gm7   Gm7   C Dm7   Dm7  [x2]

Hook
HuAm7sh Now ChGm7ild,    Gm7   And CDon't You CryDm7      Dm7​
YoAm7ur Folks Gm7Might Understand You Gm7      By And BCy         Dm7      Dm7​
Just MoveAm7 On Up  Gm7        Gm7   Towards Your DestinaCtion    Dm7      Dm7​
Though You MayAm7 Find FrGm7om Time To TimGm7e      ComplicationCs         Dm7      Dm7​

Verse 1
BiAm7te YouGm7r Lip  Gm7           AndC Take ADm7 Trip Dm7​
Though There MAm7ay Be Wet RGm7oad AheadGm7       You Cannot Slip     C          Dm7      Dm7​
Just MoveAm7 On Up  Gm7       Gm7    For PeaCce You Will Find      Dm7      Dm7​
InAm7to ThGm7e Steeple Of Gm7Beautiful People Where There's Only One Kind   C       Dm7       Dm7​

Hook 2
HuAm7sh Now ChGm7ild,    Gm7   And CDon't You CryDm7      Dm7​
YoAm7ur Folks Gm7Might Understand You Gm7      By And BCy         Dm7      Dm7​
MoAm7ve OGm7n Up   Gm7          AnCd Keep On WDm7ishingDm7​
RemembeAm7r Your Dream IGm7s Your Only Scheme Gm7      So Keep On Pushing      C          Dm7      Dm7​

Verse 2
Take NothAm7ing Gm7Less   Gm7    Ain't No SCecond Best Dm7      Dm7​
Do NotAm7 ObeGm7y You Must Have YouGm7r Say   That You Can Past The Test         C            Dm7      Dm7​
Just Move Am7On Up  Gm7       Gm7     To A GCreater DayDm7      Dm7​
With JustAm7 A Little FGm7aith If You Put Gm7Your Mind To It       You Can Surely Do It    C        Dm7      Dm7​

Ending [Repeat & Fade]
  Am7 Gm7   Gm7   C Dm7   Dm7
Also available in: F#m7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Move On Up?

The chords for Move On Up are: Am7, Gm7, C, Dm7

What is the original key of Move On Up?

The original key is F#m7.

What is the difficulty of playing Move On Up?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Move On Up in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Move On Up be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Move On Up on ukulele?

Chord Move On Up can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Move On Up?

Move On Up uses 4 chords: Am7, Gm7, C, Dm7

What is the easiest way to play Move On Up?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Move On Up released in?

Move On Up was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Move On Up?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Move On Up to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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