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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Matrimony" by Gilbert O'Sullivan 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 Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Matrimony”
- Can I learn "Matrimony" 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 "Matrimony" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Matrimony"?
- 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 "Matrimony" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Matrimony"?
- 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. "Matrimony" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.
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