Learn "MATTHEW AND SON" by Cat Stevens on Piano

Master "MATTHEW AND SON" by Cat Stevens with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of E at 140 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 140 BPM.

Lyrics

(Em)Up at eight, you can’t be late for (D)Mat thew and Son, (Em)he won’t wait. (Em)Watch them run down to plat form one and the (D)eight thir ty train to (Em)Mat thew and Son. (B)Mat thew and Son, the work’s nev er done, there’s al ways some thing (A)new. The (B)files in your head, you take them to bed, you’re nev er ev er (A)through. And they’ve been (E)work ing all day, all day, all day. And there’s a (Em)Watch them run down to plat form one and the (D)eight thir ty train to (Em)Mat thew and Son. (B)Mat thew and Son, the work’s nev er done, there’s al ways some thing (A)new. The (B)files in your head, you take them to bed, you’re nev er ev er (A)through. And they’ve been (E)work ing all day, all day, all day. And there’s a He’s got peo ple who’ve been (A)work ing for fif ty years. No one asked for more (A)mon ey ’cause no bo dy dares. Ev en though they’re pret ty (A)low and the rent’s in ar rears. (B)Mat thew and Son. (A)Mat thew and Son. (B)Mat thew and Son. (A)Mat thew and Son. And they’ve been (E)work ing all day, all day, all day. (A)(Mat thew and Son.) (B)Mat thew and Son. (A)Mat thew and Son. (B)Mat thew and Son. (A)Mat thew and Son.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
E
Tempo
140 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Matthew And Son" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.