The Only Thing That Matters
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C F C
Everything looks better from the outside
C F C C7
Time doesn't matter when you sleep
F Bb F
Tryin' to figure out what I'm doin'
C F C
What to throw away and what to keep
G C G F Bb F
It's no real big issue - if ya stay or if ya go
C F C G G7
The only thing that matters is ya don't know
C F C
Tryin' to win a game that's based on losin
C F C C7
How it got so crazy I can't guess
F Bb F
Feelin' like I'm bein' moved around
C F C
Like I'm in a giant game of chess
G C G F Bb F
It helps a lot for sure if ya got a lotta dough
C F C G G7
But the only thing that matters is ya don't know
C F C
Who ya know mite matter more than reason
C F C C7
But it doesn't matter in the end
F Bb F
The only people in your life you keep
C F C
Are the ones you really call your friend
G C G F Bb F
Don't have to know the river but ya better know what makes it flow
C F C G G7
And the only thing that matters is ya don't know
C F C C F C C7
F Bb F C F C
G C G F Bb F
C F C G G7
How to play The Only Thing That Matters
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.