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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.
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Matthew And Son — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Matthew And Son" by Cat Stevens: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Matthew And Son" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Matthew And Son" by Cat Stevens. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Matthew And Son" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Matthew And Son" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.