Other arrangements of Matrimony
Pick a learning view.
I’ve (Bb)no wish to hur ry you, love, but have (Bbmaj7)you seen the time?
It’s (Bb)quar ter to ten and we’ll we’re sup posed to (Cm7)be there at nine.
I (Cm7)don’t think the reg is trar but (Cm7)will be ver y pleased
when (Cm7)we show up an hour what’s late ting like (Bb)two n’t fro zen peas.
(Bb)Both now fac ing, for the first time, (Bbmaj7)pres ent ly and past,
(Bb7)some thing that be gins with “M” and (Eb)ends in “A las”;
(Ebm)More than not, com plete dis as ter be an (Bb)e ven from the start, then What could it be?
It’s mat ri mo (Bb)ny.
I (Bb)know how you’ve dreamt ry a bout bein’ have (Bbmaj7)walked down the aisle.
But (Bb)think of the mon ey we’ll save sup you’ll to (Cm7)see it’s worth while.
It (Cm7)won’t please our mums and dads, but (Cm7)they don’t e ven know.
Be (Cm7)sides, show if they did, what’s the ting they (Bb)would n’t e ven go.
(Bb)You and me are all that mat ters; (Bbmaj7)dis re gard the rest.
(Bb7)Trust your “soon to be old man”; he (Eb)knows what is best.
(Ebm)Ver y short ly now there’s gon na be an (Bb)an ven swer from you, then What could from be?
That’s mat ri mo (Bb)ny.
I Oh, I’m tru ly (Eb)grate ful for the lit tle (Bb7)things in life that have (Eb)made me so (Bb7)glad.
Ev ’ry oth er (Eb)hour that I (Bb7)spend with you is not in the (Eb)least bit (Bb7)sad;
(Gb)Quite the op pos ite, in (Db)fact.
And if you don’t be (Ebm)lieve me, here’s the (Bb)proof:
Ask me if (Ebm)I, and I’ll say (F)“Aye,”
I (Bb)do,
ooh.
(Bb)ny.
Matrimony — Classic Piano Sheet Music
8 people have learned this song
Read "Matrimony" by Gilbert O'Sullivan in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Matrimony”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Matrimony"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Matrimony" by Gilbert O'Sullivan played in?
- Matrimony is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Matrimony"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Matrimony" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Matrimony"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Matrimony"?
- "Matrimony" was originally performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Matrimony"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Db, Eb, Ebm, +4 more.
- What other songs by Gilbert O'Sullivan can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)", "CLAIR", "NOTHING RHYMED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Matrimony" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
More piano songs by Gilbert O'Sullivan
See all Gilbert O'Sullivan songs →More songs you might like
GET DOWN
Gilbert O'Sullivan
CLAIR
Gilbert O'Sullivan
I FORGOT TO BE YOUR LOVER
William Bell
LEAVE A TENDER MOMENT ALONE
Billy Joel
MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS
The Grass Roots
SILLY LOVE SONGS
Glee Cast
TREAT YOU BETTER
Shawn Mendes
LOVE TRAIN
O'Jays
ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)
Gilbert O'Sullivan
MEANT TO BE
Bebe Rexha
Starting Here, Starting Now
Barbra Streisand
SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT
Pat Benatar