Matchsticks
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Intro: F#m E (x2)
[Verso 1]
F#m E
There's nothin' holdin' me up
F#m E
I bought a house yesterday,
F#m E
It was of playing cards
[Pré-Refrão]
F#m
There's not a market for a deeper understanding
F#m
Not a time, not a place, not even
F#m
Earth worth saving
C#m E A
But is it money that makes the world spin on its axis
C#m E A
Complain to me, I pay my taxes
A G#m F#m
Take me in confidence,
A C#m
Hey, Mr. President
[Refrão]
E
There's matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E
Holdin' you up, matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E
Holdin' you up
E
Holdin' you up
[Verso 2]
F#m E
Was an accident on the river yesterday
F#m E
All they said
F#m E
Was "Please don't drink the water"
[Pré-Refrão]
F#m
Not a market for a deeper conservation
F#m
Not a time, not a place, not even
F#m
Earth worth saving
C#m E A
But is it money that makes the world spin on its axis
C#m E A
Complain to me, I pay my taxes, oh yeah
A G#m F#m
Take me in confidence,
A C#m
hey Mr. President
[Refrão]
E
There's matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E
Holdin' you up, matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E
Holdin' you up
E
Holdin' you up
E
Holdin' you up
{Mandolin Solo Chords}
Begin with light E fingerpicking, build tension
Outro:
E D C
There's matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E D C
Holdin' you up, matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E D C
Holdin' you up, matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E D C
Holdin' you up, matchsticks, matchsticks, yeah
E D C
Holdin' you up
E Esus4 E Esus4 E
How to play Matchsticks
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 F#m. 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.