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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"A Matter Of Trust" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “A Matter Of Trust”
- Why does "A Matter Of Trust" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "A Matter Of Trust".
- What key is "A Matter Of Trust" by Billy Joel played in?
- A Matter Of Trust is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Matter Of Trust"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Matter Of Trust" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Matter Of Trust"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Matter Of Trust"?
- "A Matter Of Trust" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Matter Of Trust"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "A Matter Of Trust"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "A Matter Of Trust".
- Can I see all the notes in "A Matter Of Trust"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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