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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Matter Of Trust" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “A Matter Of Trust”
- Can I play "A Matter Of Trust" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Matter Of Trust" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Matter Of Trust"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Matter Of Trust" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Matter Of Trust"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Matter Of Trust" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.