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Matilda

Harry Belafonte

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Matilda by Harry Belafonte in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Betrayal Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Hey! MatiElda, MatildaA, Matilda, SB7he Take Me Money And Run Venezuela                       E​
Once Again Now!, Matilda, MatEilda, MatildAa,          B7​
She Take EMe Money And Run VenezB7uela       E​

Verse 2
Five Hundred Dollars, FrEiends, I Lost,
Woman Even SellA Me Cat And Horse!
B7Heya! Matilda, She Take Me MonEey And Run Venezuela   B7           E​
Everybody!, (Matilda,E) Sing Out The Chorus,
(MAatilda,) Sing A Little Louder
B7Matilda, She Take MeE Money And Run VenezuelB7a          E​

Hook
Once Again Now!, (Matilda,) GoEing 'Round The Corner,
(MAatilda,) Sing Out The Chorus
B7Matilda, She Take MEe Money And Run         B7​
EVenezuela, Well, The Money Was To Buy Me Hou           A​

Verse 3
TheEn She Got A Serious Plan, A-Hey, Ah!, MatiAlda,             B7​
She Take EMe Money And Run VenezB7uela       E​
Everybody!, (Matilda,E Matilda, MatAilda,       B7​
She Take EMe Money And Run VenezB7uela)      E​
Once Again Now!, (Matilda,) GoEing 'Round The Corner
(MAatilda, MatiB7lda, She Take Me MonEey And Run Venezuela) B7           E​
Well, The Money Was Just Inside Me Bed,  E​
AStuck Up In A Pillow Beneath Me Head               E​
Don't You Know, MB7atilda, She Found Me Money And...                         E​
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Matilda?

The chords for Matilda are: E, A, B7

What is the original key of Matilda?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Matilda?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Matilda in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Matilda be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Matilda on ukulele?

Chord Matilda can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Matilda?

Matilda uses 3 chords: E, A, B7

What is the easiest way to play Matilda?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Matilda released in?

Matilda was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Matilda?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Matilda to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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