All That Matters
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D A
She said, "I was young once, darlin'
E
I never gave up
A
I've seen trouble come through my door
D A
Rain poured down like there's no tomorrow
D
Raised three children in the same room
A E
And 30 years later, I'll raise you
A
I watched him run out, he ain't come back
D A
But that's just life, and I can't change that
D A
"Darlin', trouble comes and trouble goes
D
But Tom, you really ought to know
A
"That love is all that matters in the end
D A
Can't spend your money when you're dead
D F#m
Can't live this life again
D A
Yeah, it's messed up, but we got love
A
'Least we got love
D A
That's all that matters in the e-end
D A
Can't spend your money when you're de-ead
D F#m
Can't live this life again
D A
Yeah, it's messed up, but we got love
A
'Least we got love
D A
That's all that matters in the end
E D
That's all that matters in the end"
D
She said, "You can stay tough, darlin'
E
It runs in your blood
A
There were nights that I never slept
D A
The world weighed heavy upon my chest
D
I took on cancer and I raved through
A E
11 years later, still with you
A
So don't you ever give up on hope
D A
'Cause you might break, but you won't stay broke
D A
"Darlin', trouble comes and trouble goes
D
But Tom, you really ought to know
A
"That love is all that matters in the end
D A
Can't spend your money when you're dead
D F#m
Can't live this life again
D A
Yeah, it's messed up, but we got love
A
'Least we got love
D A
That's all that matters in the e-end
D A
Can't spend your money when you're de-ead
D F#m
Can't live this life again
D A
Yeah, it's messed up, but we got love
A
'Least we got love
F#m D A
That's all that matters in the end
G D A
I said, "I swear I'm gonna do you proud," oh-oh, oh-oh oh-oh
F#m
Hold on to all this love I found
D A
When I'm old, I'll say the same things to my kids
D
Give 'em what you gave me
G D
I'll tell 'em everything you said
A
"That love is all that matters in the end
A
Can't spend your money when you're dead
F#m
Can't live this life again
D A
Yeah, it's messed up, but we got love
A
'Least we got love
D A
That's all that matters in the e-end
D A
Can't spend your money when you're de-ead
D F#m
Can't live this life again
D A
Yeah, it's messed up, but we got love
A
'Least we got love
F#m
That's all that matters
D A
Yeah, it's messed up, but we got love
A
'Least we got love
F#m
That's all that matters in the end
E D
That's all that matters in the end"
How to play All That Matters
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 D. 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.