Other arrangements of Matthew And Son
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(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.
Matthew And Son — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Matthew And Son" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 140 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 And Son”
- Why does "Matthew And Son" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Matthew And Son".
- What key is "Matthew And Son" by Cat Stevens played in?
- Matthew And Son is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Matthew And Son"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Matthew And Son" 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 And Son"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Matthew And Son"?
- "Matthew And Son" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Matthew And Son"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C, D, E, Em.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD", "FATHER AND SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Matthew And Son"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Matthew And Son".
- Can I see all the notes in "Matthew And Son"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 140 BPM.
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