Matilda
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[Intro ]
C
C Fmaj7
Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda
C Fmaj7
I'm high above you in the sky, you've got your wings of butterfly
C Fmaj7
Every day a little more you grow bigger than the one before
Am G C
It's so hard leaving but I have to say goodbye
Fmaj7 G (C)
The world I'm seeing is all in Matilda’s eyes
C Fmaj7
Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda
C Fmaj7
Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda
C Fmaj7
I see the world in black and white while you see it for the first time
C Fmaj7
You paint the colours one by one, I circle round you like the sun
Am G C
It's so hard leaving but I have to say goodbye
Fmaj7 G (C)
The world I'm seeing is all in Matilda's eyes
C Fmaj7
Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda
C Fmaj7
Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda
Am G C F
Aaah...
Am G C F
Aaah...
Am G C
It's so hard leaving but I have to say goodbye
Fmaj7 G (C)
The world I'm seeing is all in Matilda's eyes
Outro 3x
C Fmaj7
Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda Oh Matilda
How to play Matilda
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 C. 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.