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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Matthew And Son" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Matthew And Son"?
- 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 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 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 And Son". Key of E, 140 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.
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