Matilda Mother
View chords used in this chart
B A/B Gmaj7/D F#(addB)
Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4
There was a king who ruled the land
Bsus4 Asus4 G6 F#7sus4
His Majesty was in command
Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4
With silver eyes the scarlet eagle showered silver on the people
G D A G D E
Oh____, mother, tell me more
N.C.
Why'd you have to leave me there,
B
Hanging in my infant air, waiting?
N.C.
You only have to read the lines of scribbly black and ev'rything shines
Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4
Across the stream with wooden shoes,
Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4
Bells to tell the king the news,
Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4
A thousand misty riders climb up higher once upon a time
G D A
Wondering and dreaming
G D E
The words have different meanings
A G E F#
Yes, they did
Bsus4 Asus4 G6 F#7sus4
Of all the time spent in that room,
Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4
The doll's house darkness, old perfume,
Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4 Bsus4 Asus2 G6 F#7sus4
And fairy stories held me high on clouds of sunlight floating by
G D A G D E
Oh____, mother, tell me more
A G E
Tell me more
How to play Matilda Mother
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 B. 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.