Matrimony
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verse 1
A
Haven't got the time for vain excuses
A C#m
Let me lead you to the cool spring bubbling
Bm C#m
There we linger 'til we fill right up
Bm Dm
Parted lips instead of paper cups
A
Blonde lashes curling on your cheek
A C#m
Hide your gaze so I won't catch you looking at me
Bm C#m
Spreading out into the tiny spaces
Bm Dm
Emanating from your sweet embraces
Pre-Chorus
A C#m
But I feel your burning look
A C#m
Oh my god, it feels so good
Oh yeah
Instrumental
Bm E x2
Chorus
Bm E
Sweet summer morning early in July
Bm E A C#m A C#m
Sweet summer morning when you made me your wife
Instrumental
Bm E Bm Dm
verse 2
A C#m
Doesn't matter if we're rich or poor
A C#m
The less we have, it makes me love you all the more
Bm C#m
I'm not waiting for some twist of fate
Bm C#m
To tell me that our lives interlacing
Pre-Chorus
A C#m
But I feel your burning look
A C#m
Oh my god, it feels so good
Oh yeah
Bridge
Bm E
I'll wear the dress that my sister made
Bm E A
And the blunt haircut your dull scissors gave me
[Refrão]
Bm E
Sweet summer morning early in July
Bm E
Sweet summer morning when you made me your wife
Bm E
Sweet summer morning early in July
Bm E
Sweet summer morning when you made me your wife
Bm C#m
Sweet summer morning early in July
Bm Dm
Sweet summer morning when you made me your wife
How to play Matrimony
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 A. 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.