Matilda
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Intro D G7 A G7
D G7 A G7
[Verso 1]D G7 A G7
You were riding your bike to the sound of it's no big deal
D G7 A
And you're trying to lift off the ground on those old two
G7
Wheels
D G7
Nothing about the way you were treated ever seemed especially
A G7
Alarming til now
D G7 A G7
So you tie up your hair and you smile like it's no big deal
[Refrão]D
You can let it go
G7 A
You can throw a party full of everyone you know
G7 D
And not invite your family 'cause they never showed you love
G7 Bm G7
You don't have to be sorry for leaving and growing up, mmh
Interlúdio
D G7 A G7
[Verso 2]D G7 A G7
Matilda, you talk of the pain like it's all alright
D G7 A G7
But I know that you feel like a piece of you is dead inside
D G7
You showed me a power that is strong enough to bring sun to the
A G7
Darkest days
D G7 A G7
It's none of my business but it's been on my mind
[Refrão]D
You can let it go
G7 A
You can throw a party full of everyone you know
G7 D
And not invite your family 'cause they never showed you love
G7 Bm G7
You don't have to be sorry for leaving and growing up
D
You can see the world
G7
Following the seasons
A
Anywhere you go
G7 D
You don't need a reason ’cause they never showed you love
G7 Bm G7
You don't have to be sorry for doing it on your own
[Ponte]G7 D
You're just in time make your tea and your toast
G7 D
A friend all you post is that you're close, oh
F#m7
You don't have to go
Em7
You don't have to Go home
D F#m7 G7
Oh, there's a long way to go
D F#m7 G7
I don't believe that time will change your mind
In other words
D F# G7 E7 D
I know they won't hurt you anymore as long as you
F#m7 G7
Can let them go
[Refrão]G7
You can let it go
D
You can throw a party full of everyone you know
F#m7 G7
You can start a family who will always show you love
D F#m7
You don't have to be sorry for doing it on your own
G7
You can let it go
D
You can throw a party full of everyone you know
F#m7 G7
You can start a family who will always show you love
F#m7 Em7
You don't have to be sorry, no
How to play Matilda
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.