Matchbook Baby
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BPM: 88
Intro
Bm7 A Bm7 A Bm7 A
Bm A
[Verso 1]
D/A A D/A A
Matchbook baby blowing off steam
D/A A E
Three X bottle above a number 13
D/A A D/A A
I wasn't calling you, you weren't calling me
D/A A E
It's exactly what it looks like but it's not what it seems
D/A A D/A A
Blank look oh I know what that means
D/A A
I'm lying awake
E
You're laughing in a dream
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m7 Bm7
You're drifting away again
C#m7 Bm7 D E
All we really needed was a friend
[Refrão]
A G D/F# A G Bm
Maybe time to let it go, maybe time to let it go
A G D/F# A Bm D
It hurts and we both wish it weren't so, it maybe time to let it go
{Instrumental}
Bm A Bm A
Bm A Bm A
[Verso 2]
D/A A D/A A
Coming unraveled like a knotted rope
D/A A E
In the shotgun shallows of your river of hope
D/A A D/A A
Crying for the baby, crying for the rain
D/A A E
Crying out lately, crying in pain
D/A A D/A A
For crying out loud time is up like smoke
D/A A E
We're still waiting around for the end of the joke
D/A A D/A A
I'm a flash in the pan baby, Marlboro man baby
D/A A
Kicking up sand
E
I'm a flame your a fan lately
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m7 Bm7
You're drifting away again
C#m7 Bm7 D E
All we really needed was a friend
[Refrão]
A G D/F# A G Bm
Maybe time to let it go, maybe time to let it go
A G D/F# Dm A Bm D
It hurts and we both wish it weren't so, it maybe time to let it go
Outro
Bm A Bm A
Bm A Bm A
How to play Matchbook Baby
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 Bm7. 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.