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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Matthew And Son" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Matthew And Son" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Matthew And Son" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Matthew And Son"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Matthew And Son" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Matthew And Son"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Matthew And Son" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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