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I had an un cle name of (Am)Mat thew.
He was his fa ther’s on ly (G)boy.
Born just south of Col by, (Am)Kan sas,
he was his moth er’s pride and (G)joy.
Yes, and (G)joy was (G)just a (C)thing that (G)he was (Am)raised on.
(D)Love was just a way to live or (G)die.
Gold is (G)just a (C)wind y (G)Kan sas (Am)wheat field,
(D)blue is just a Kan sas sum mer (G)sky.
And all the sto ries that he (Am)told me
back when I was just a (G)lad.
They All the mem ’ries that he (Am)gave me,
a all the good times that he (G)had.
Grow in’ up a Kan sas (Am)farm boy,
life is most ly hav in’ (G)fun,
rid ing on his dad dy’s (Am)shoul ders
be hind a mule be neath the (G)sun.
Yes, and (G)joy was (G)just a (C)thing that (G)he was (Am)raised on.
(D)Love was just a way to live or (G)die.
Gold is (G)just a (C)wind y (G)Kan sas (Am)wheat field,
(D)blue is just a Kan sas sum mer (G)sky.
And Well, I guess there were some (Am)hard times,
and I’m told some years were (G)lean.
He had a storm in for ty (Am)sev en;
a twist er came and stripped ’em (G)clean.
He the farm and lost his (Am)fam ’ly.
He the wheat, he lost his (G)home.
But he found the fam ’ly (Am)Bi ble,
a faith as sol id as a (G)stone.
Yes, and (G)sun.
Yes, and (G)sky.
Yes, and joy was (G)just a (C)thing that (G)he was (Am)raised on.
(D)Love was just a way to live or (G)die.
Gold is (G)just a (C)wind y (G)Kan sas (Am)wheat field,
(D)blue
is just a Kan sas
sum mer (G)sky.
Matthew — Simple Sheet Music
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"Matthew" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 160 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 “Matthew”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Matthew"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Matthew" by John Denver played in?
- Matthew is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Matthew"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Matthew" 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 "Matthew"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Matthew"?
- "Matthew" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Matthew". Key of G, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.