(C)When I look up (Eb)to the sky I (Bb)see your eyes a (F)fun ny kind of (C)yel low.
I rush (C)home to bed I (Eb)soak my head I (Bb)see your face (F)un der neath my (C)pil low.
I (C)wake next morn ing (Eb)tired still yawn ing, (Bb)see your face come (F)peep ing through my (C)win (Eb)dow.
(F)Pic tures of (G)match stick men and (C)you,
(F)mir ag es of (G)match stick men and (C)you,
(F)all I ev er (G)see is them and (C)you.
(Ab)Win dows ech o your re flec tion, (Eb)when I look in their di rec tion (Bb)gone.
(Ab)When will this haunt ing stop, your (Eb)face it just won’t leave me a (G)lone.
(F)Pic tures of (G)match stick men and (C)you,
(F)mir ag es of (G)match stick men and (C)you,
(F)all I ev er (G)see is them and (C)you.
You (Eb)in the sky you (Bb)with this guy you make men cry you lie, you (Eb)in the sky you (Bb)with this guy you make men cry you lie.
(C)Pic tures of (Eb)match stick men, (Bb)pic tures of (F)match stick men.
(C)Pic tures of (Eb)match stick men, (Bb)pic tures of (F)match stick men.
Pictures Of Matchstick Men — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" by Status Quo: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Pictures Of Matchstick Men”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" by Status Quo in?
- The backing track is in C at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Pictures Of Matchstick Men"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Pictures Of Matchstick Men", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Pictures Of Matchstick Men"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Pictures Of Matchstick Men"?
- "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" was originally performed by Status Quo. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Status Quo are available?
- Other accompaniments by Status Quo: "Rockin' All Over The World". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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