Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')

by Tim Minchin
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Lyrics

Jack and Jill went up the hill to (C)fetch a pail of wa ter, so they say.

The (Bb)sub se quent fall was in e vi ta ble.

They (Bbm)nev er stood a chance.

They were writ ten that way.

(F)In no cent vic tims (C)of their sto (Bb)ry.

Like (F)Ro me o and Ju

’twas writ ten in the (C)stars be fore they e ven met

that (Bb)love and fate and a touch of stu pi di ty would (Bbm)rob them of their hope of liv ing hap pi ly.

The (F)end ings are of ten a (C)lit tle bit gor (Bb)y.

I (F)won der why they did n’t just (C)change their sto (Bb)ry.

We’re (F)told we have to do what we’re (C)told, but sure (Bb)ly

(Bb)some times you have to be a (C)lit tle bit naugh (F)ty.

(Bb)Just be cause you find that life’s not fair, it (F)does n’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it.

(Gm)If you al ways take it on the chin and wear it, (F)noth ing will change.

(Bb)E ven if you’re lit tle you can do a lot, you (F)must n’t let a lit tle thing like lit tle stop you.

(Gm)If you sit a round and let them get on top, you (C6)might as well be say ing you (A7)think that it’s o (CN.C.)kay, and (A)that’s not (Dm)right!

(F)Cin der el la in the cel lar

(C)did n’t have to do much far as I can tell.

Her (Bb)god moth er was two thirds fair y, (Bbm)sud den ly her lot was a lot less sca ry.

But (F)what if you have n’t got a (C)fair y to fix (Bb)it?

(Bb)Some times you have to make a (F)lit tle bit of mis chief!

And if it’s not (Dm)right,

you have to (Dm)put it (E7)right.

In the slip of a bolt, there’s a ti ny re volt.

The seed of a war in the creak of a floor board.

A storm can be gin with the flap of a wing.

The ti ni est mite packs the might i est (Bb)sting.

Ev ’ry day starts with the tick of a clock, all es capes (F)start with the click of a lock.

If you’re stuck in your sto ry and want to get out, you don’t have to cry, you don’t have to shout!

’Cause if you’re lit tle, you can do a lot, you (F)must n’t let a lit tle thing like lit tle stop you.

(Gm)If you sit a round and let them get on top, you (F)won’t change a thing.

(Bb)Just be cause you find that life’s not fair, it (F)does n’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it.

(Gm7)If you al ways take it on the chin and wear it, you (C6)might as well be say ing you (A)think that it’s o kay.

And that’s not (Dm)right.

(CN.C.)And if it’s not (Dm)right,

you have to (Dm)put it (E7)right.

But (Gm7)no bod y else is gon na (C7)put it right for me.

(Am7)No bod y but me is gon na (D7)change my sto ry.

(Gm7)Some times you have to be a (C)lit tle bit naugh (F)ty.

Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical') — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin: 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 F, 138 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')”

What key is "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin played in?
Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical') is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
"Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" was originally performed by Tim Minchin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Tim Minchin can I play here?
Try "Naughty", "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')", "When I Grow Up". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin. 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 "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" 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.