Matchbox
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
C D C D
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C D C D
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[Verse 1]
C D
..You talk a lot, I say a little
C D
..If we were space, I'd be the middle
C D C
..And you'd be the corners holding us together
D
'Cause you're the glue and I'm the scissors
C D
..I'm the shaking, you're the calm down
C D
..You're the safe call, I'm the night out
C D
..I'm the candle that caught on the curtain
C D
A little spark that burned the house down
[Chorus]
C D
Please don't go
C D
I'm too scared I don't know who I Am when I'm alone
C D
Don't you know
C D
You're the only thing that's ever felt clos? enough to home
C D
And mark my words
G D/F# Em D
Someday I'll B? somebody you deserve
C D
Please don't go
C D
Please don't go
[Verse 2]
C D
You're a firefighter, I'm a matchbox (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
C D
..If we were speed, I'd be a hard stop
C D C
..And you'd be the steady two hands on the wheel
D
Parallel park in the last spot
C D
You're perfect for me
C D
You're everything I want and you're everything I need
C D
But I'm so bad for you
C D
I want you to stay but I don't know why you do
[Chorus]
C D
Please don't go
C D
I'm too scared I don't know who I Am when I'm alone
C D
Don't you know
C D
You're the only thing that's ever felt close enough to home
C D
And mark my words
G D/F# Em D
Someday I'll B? somebody you deserve
C D
Please don't go
C D
Sadly, I know you won't
[Instrumental Break]
C D C D
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C D C D
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[Bridge]
C
Save yourself (Save yourself)
D
'Cause I know you're hurting
C
..Risk your flesh (Risk your flesh)
D
To stop mine from burning
C
..Save yourself (Save yourself)
D
'Cause I know you're hurting
C D
..Get out now, I'm only a burden
[Outro]
C
(You're the stayer, I'm the leaver)
D
I'm only a burden
C D
..(You're the stronger, I'm the weaker)
C D
..(You're the stayer, I'm the leaver)
C D
..(You're the stronger, I'm the weaker)
How to play Matchbox
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 E. 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.