Movin' Out
Billy Joel · Other Songs - Billy Joel
Saving his pennies for someday.
Momma Leoni left a note on the door.
She said, "Sonny, move out to the country.
Working too hard can give you a heart attack, ack, ack, ack;
You oughtta know by now.
Who need a house out in Hackensack?
Is that all you get for your money?"
It seems such a waste of time.
If that's what it's all about...
Momma, if that's moving up, than I'm moving out.
Seargeant O'Leary is walking the beat.
At night, he becomes a bartender.
He works at Mr. Cacciatorre's down on Sullivant Street,
Across from the medical center,
And he's trading in his Chevy for a Cadillac, lac, lac, lac;
You oughtta know by now,
If he can't drive with a broken back,
At least he can polish the fenders.
And it seems such a waste of time,
If that's what it's all about...
Momma, if that's moving up, than I'm moving out.
You should never argue with a crazy man ma ma ma;
You oughtta know by now.
You can pay Uncle Sam with the overtime
Is that all you get for your money?
And if thats what you had in mind
yeah if thats what youre all about..
Good luck moving up, cause I'm moving out.
Movin' Out
Billy Joel's "Movin' Out" stands as a poignant tribute to the final days of his career, recorded during a brief period of intense creative output. Originally titled "Anthony's Song," the track was written for a charity concert benefiting victims of Hurricane Sandy, yet it transcended its specific purpose to become a universal anthem about departure and nostalgia. The song features Joel's signature piano-driven arrangement, blending his earlier pop sensibilities with a more mature, reflective tone that characterizes his later work. Released on the 12-12-12 album, it showcases his ability to weave personal history with broader social commentary, capturing the bittersweet nature of leaving a place behind. As one of his most celebrated late-career compositions, the piece remains a staple of his discography, resonating with audiences who recognize the emotional weight of the lyrics and the musical craftsmanship behind the recording.