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Move On Up

Curtis Mayfield

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro [Band]
  Cm7 A#m7   A#m7   D# Fm7   Fm7  [x2]

Hook
HuCm7sh Now ChA#m7ild,     A#m7  And DoD#n't You Cry   Fm7      Fm7​
YoCm7ur Folks A#m7Might Understand You  A#m7     By And By D#           Fm7      Fm7​
Just MoveCm7 On Up  A#m7         A#m7  Towards Your DestinatiD#on       Fm7      Fm7​
Though You MayCm7 Find FrA#m7om Time To TimeA#m7      Complications D#           Fm7      Fm7​

Verse 1
BiCm7te YouA#m7r Lip   A#m7          And TD#ake A TrFm7ip    Fm7​
Though There MCm7ay Be Wet RA#m7oad Ahead A#m7      You Cannot Slip       D#           Fm7      Fm7​
Just MoveCm7 On Up  A#m7        A#m7   For PeaceD# You Will Find         Fm7      Fm7​
InCm7to ThA#m7e Steeple Of BA#m7eautiful People Where There's Only One Kind     D#        Fm7       Fm7​

Hook 2
HuCm7sh Now ChA#m7ild,     A#m7  And DoD#n't You Cry   Fm7      Fm7​
YoCm7ur Folks A#m7Might Understand You  A#m7     By And By D#           Fm7      Fm7​
MoCm7ve OA#m7n Up    A#m7         And D#Keep On WishFm7ing   Fm7​
RemembeCm7r Your Dream IA#m7s Your Only Scheme  A#m7     So Keep On Pushing        D#           Fm7      Fm7​

Verse 2
Take NothCm7ing A#m7Less    A#m7   Ain't No SecD#ond Best    Fm7      Fm7​
Do NotCm7 ObeA#m7y You Must Have YourA#m7 Say   That You Can Past The Test           D#             Fm7      Fm7​
Just Move Cm7On Up  A#m7        A#m7    To A GreD#ater Day   Fm7      Fm7​
With JustCm7 A Little FA#m7aith If You Put YA#m7our Mind To It       You Can Surely Do It      D#         Fm7      Fm7​

Ending [Repeat & Fade]
  Cm7 A#m7   A#m7   D# Fm7   Fm7
Also available in: F#m7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Move On Up?

The chords for Move On Up are: Cm7, A#m7, D#, Fm7

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: Cm7, A#m7, D#, Fm7

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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