A Matter Of Trust

by Billy Joel
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(D)One, two, one, two, three, four.

Some love is just a (Bm7)lie of the heart,

the cold re mains of what be (Bm7)gan with a pas sion ate start;

and they may not want it to end,

but it will, it’s just a ques tion of when.

I’ve lived long e (Bm7)nough to have learned

the clos er you get to the (Bm7)fire er the more you get burned;

but that won’t hap pen to us

be cause it’s al ways been a mat ter of trust.

I know you’re an e (Bm7)mo tion al girl;

it took a lot for you to (Bm7)not lose your faith in this world.

and they I can’t of fer you proof,

but you’re gon na face a mo ment of truth.

It’s hard when you’re (Bm7)al ways a fraid.

You just re cov er when an (Bm7)oth er be lief is be trayed.

So, break my heart if you must;

be cause it’s al ways been a mat ter of trust.

it’s a mat ter of trust.

You (G)can’t go the dis tance with (D)too much re sist ance.

I (Em7)know you have (A)doubts,

but, for (Gmaj7)God’s sake, u don’t shut me out.

This time, is you’ve got (Bm7)noth ing to lose;

a you can take it, you can (Bm7)leave it, what ev er you choose.

Af I won’t hold back an y thing,

and I’ll walk a way a fool or a king.

Some love is just a (Bm7)lie of the mind;

it’s make be lieve un til it’s (Bm7)on ly a mat ter of time.

And some might have learned to ad just,

but then it nev er was a mat ter of trust.

I’m al ways been a mat ter of trust.

A Matter Of Trust by Billy Joel

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Matter Of Trust

What key is "A Matter Of Trust" in?
"A Matter Of Trust" by Billy Joel is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "A Matter Of Trust" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "A Matter Of Trust" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "A Matter Of Trust"?
This arrangement of "A Matter Of Trust" uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, G, Gmaj7.
How long does it take to learn "A Matter Of Trust" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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