What Really Matters
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[Intro ]
Dm F C Bb x1
[Verso 1]
Dm
What would you take if your world was on fire
F
Riding the wind on a tinderofleaves
C
Flames flying inlike an enemy fighter
Bb
Sun rising red,tell me what would you grieve?
C Dm
When you're burned down tothebedrock
F
Whenyou're scraped downto the coals
C
Wheneverything you thought you knew is changing
Bb
And you feel the devil fighting for your soul
[Refrão]
Dm F
Flask of whisky, stash of pot
C Bb
Letters from a lover that you should have long forgot
Dm F
When your tidal wave of tears turns to laughter
C Bb
That's when you know it comes down
Bb
Down, down, down, down, down, down, down
Bb Dm F C Bb
To what really matters
Dm F C Bb
What really matters
[Verso 2]
Dm
Smoke screens and daydreams don't help when you're running
F
Plumes lift to heaven the rest of your home
C
Falling like snow you're an angel in ashes
Bb
Chimneys and tree bones and churchyard stones
Dm
When it comes down to the bedrock
F
When everything that you've known
C
Is shattered glass in the doorway
Bb
And you're wrestling with an angel for control
[Refrão]
Dm F
Flask of whisky, stash of pot
C Bb
Letters from a lover that you should have long forgot
Dm F
When your tidal wave of tears turns to laughter
C Bb
That's when you know it comes down
Bb
Down, down, down, down, down, down, down
Bb Dm F C Bb
To what really matters
Dm F C Bb
What really matters
[Ponte]
C Bb
C Bb
[Refrão]
Dm F
Flask of whisky, stash of pot
C Bb
Letters from a lover that you should have long forgot
Dm F
When your tidal waves of tears turns to laughter
C Bb
That's when you know it comes down
Dm F
Flask of whisky, stash of pot
C Bb
Letters from a lover that you should have long forgot
Dm F
When your tidal waves of tears turns to laughter
C Bb
That's when you know it comes down
Bb
Down, down, down, down, down, down, down
Bb Dm F C Bb
To what really matters
Dm F C Bb
What really matters
Dm F C Bb
What really matters
Dm F C Bb
What really matters
Dm
How to play What Really 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 Dm. 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.