It Doesn't Matter
View chords used in this chart
[INTRO ]
Dm
It doesn't matter what I want,
Bbadd9
It doesn't matter what I need.
Dm
It doesn't matter if I cry,
Bbadd9
Don't matter if I bleed.
C
You've been on a roll,
Dm Bbadd9 C Dm
Don't know where it goes or where it leads,
Dm
It doesn't matter what I want,
Bbadd9
It doesn't matter what I need.
Dm
If you've made up your mind to go,
Bbadd9
I won't beg you to stay.
C
You've been in a cage,
Dm Bbadd9 C Dm
Throw you to the wind you fly away.
Dm Bbadd9 Dm Bbadd9 C Dm Bbadd9 C Dm
INSTRUMENTAL
Dm
It doesn't matter what I want,
Bbadd9
It doesn't matter what I need.
G
It doesn't matter if I cry,
Dm
Don't matter if I bleed.
C
Feel the sting of tears,
Dm Bb C Dm
Falling on this face you loved for it.
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Picking pattern for Intro and verse (steel string acoustic)
Follow these patterns or similar for each chord whenever it occurs.
Dm Dm Bbadd9 Bbadd9
E--------5--------5-----5----------5-------
B-----6--6-----6--6----6----6-----6----6--- Repeat until
G----7---7----7---7---5----5-5---5----5-5-- chord change to C
D---7--------7-------8----8-----8----8----- then see below.
A--5--------5------------------------------
E------------------------------------------
C
E----------
B--------8-
G---------- Repeat this pattern while in C
D-----10--- until chord changes back to Dm.
A---10-----
E--8-------
How to play It Doesn't Matter
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 Dm. 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.