Heart Of The Matter
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Intro Em C D Em C D
Verse 1
D G D G
Well real love is the only thing I know
C G
That changes everything it touches
C G Em
It gets you in it's gentle clutches
G D G
Ahh but thats not really the heart of the matter
Verse 2
D G
Well everybody every now and then
C G
Will say that they could use some solitude
C G Em
And even though you said it's time to move
G D G
Ahh but thats not really the heart of the matter
Chorus 1
Em C D
Well I think thats really the heart of the matter
C D G
Givin' that you're going away just to think & be alone
C G Em
Well I think you feel you're love for me is gone
G D G
And I think thats really the heart of the matter
Em C D Em C D
Verse 3
D G D G
Well darlin' you know every now and then
C G
Well some times you lay real easy on my mind
C G Em
And some nights I hold my pillow and I cry
G D G
But thats not really the heart of the matter
Chorus 2
Em C D
Well I think thats really the heart of the matter
C D G
Given that you're going away just to think & be alone
C G Em
Well I think you feel you're love for me is gone
G D G Em
And I think thats really the heart of the matter
C D G
Yes I think thats really the heart of the matter
How to play Heart Of The Matter
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.