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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Matter Of Trust" by Billy Joel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Matter Of Trust

Can I learn "A Matter Of Trust" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A Matter Of Trust" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "A Matter Of Trust"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A Matter Of Trust" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Matter Of Trust"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A Matter Of Trust" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.

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