This song was originally done by Status Quo but I figured it out
View chords used in this chart
Intro
D F C G
E----------------------------------------------------------------
B--3-3-3-3-3-1-1-1-/5-5-5-5-5-3-3-3------------------------------
G----------------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------------------------------
E-----------------------------------------------------------------
D F C G
E----------------------------------------------------------------
B--1-/2-/3-3-3-3-3-3-3-1-/2-/3-3-3-3-3-3-3----------------------------
G----------------------------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------------------------------
E-----------------------------------------------------------------
Do the
intro once just with the line, then the chords come in for the second
time, You can just hold a D chord for the second half of the intro line if
you prefer. The first verse comes in and is played on top of those four
chords in the same rhythm
D F C G x5
When I look up to the sky I see your
eyes a funny kind of yellow, (yellow).
Rush home to bed, I shake my head,
I see your face underneath my pillow (pillow).
I wake the next morning, tired still yawning,
I see your face looking through my window. [Hold a D here to go into the
chorus]
Chorus
G G A A D x3
Pictures of Matchstick Men and you
Images of Matchstick Men and you
All I ever see is them and you
D F C G w/intro x2
intro byitsel once
intro with chords once Middle section
B F C+(little riff you can figure out)
Windows echo your reflection, whenI look in your direction, now
B F D <one stroke followed by rest>
Fake faces haunting me, Your face just won't leave me, alone.
Chorus
Out with chords from verse, solo over it if you want, background vocals
as follows-
You are....
Your in the sky
Your with the sky
You make men cry
Any questions comments or requests write: JRF302@lulu.acns.nwu.edu Hope you
enjoy the song
How to play This song was originally done by Status Quo but I figured it out
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.