Pictures Of Matchstick Men
View chords used in this chart
D F
When I look up to the skies
C G D F C G
I see your eyes a funny kind of yellow
D F
I rush home to bed I soak my head
C G D F C G
I see your face underneath my pillow
D F
I wake next morning tired still yawning
C G D F C G D D D D
See your face come peaking through my window
G A D
Pictures of matchstick men and you
G A D
Mirages of matchstick men and you
G A D F C G D F C G D D D D
All I ever see is them and you
(guitar intro again)
Bb Bb
Windows echo your reflection
F F C
When I look in their direction gone
Bb Bb
When will this haunting stop
F F A A D D
Your face it just wont leave me a lone
G A D
Pictures of matchstick men and you
G A D
Mirages of matchstick men and you
G A D
All I ever see is them and you
F C G D
You in the sky you with this guy you make men cry you lie
You in the sky you with this guy you make men cry you lie
( F C G D )
(guitar intro only first part)
D F C G
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How to play Pictures Of Matchstick Men
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 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.