Chordyes

Matchbox

The Beatles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Matchbox by The Beatles in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E

Hook
EI Said I'm Sitting Here Watching, Matchbox Hole In My Clothes
I Said I'm SittinAg Here Wondering, Matchbox Hole In My Clothes                          E​
I B7Ain't Got No Matches But I Sure, Got A LonAg Way To Go                         E   B7​

Verse
EI'm An Ole Poor Boy, And I'm A, Long Way From Home
I'm An Ole APoor Boy, And I'm A, Long Way From Home                      E​
E7                              A       I Tae
I'll Never Be Happy Cause Everything I've, Ever Did Was Wrong
B7Well, If You Don't EWant My Peaches Honey, Please Don't Shake My Tree
Well, If You Don't AWant My Peaches Honey,
Please Don't Mess Around My Tree                 E​
I Got News B7For You Baby, Leave Me Here IAn Misery                 E       E7​

Instruments
  E7   E7   E7   E7
  A7   A7   E7   E7
  B7   A7   E7   B7

Verse 2
Well, Let Me Be YourE Little Dog, Till Your Big Dog Comes
Well, Let Me Be YourA Little Dog, Till Your Big Dog Comes                     E​
E7                              D                              A Eze
And When Your Big Dog Gets Here, Watch How Your Puppy Dog Runs      I
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Matchbox?

The chords for Matchbox are: E, A, B7, E7, A7

What is the original key of Matchbox?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Matchbox?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Matchbox in another key?

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

Can Matchbox be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Matchbox on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Matchbox?

Matchbox uses 5 chords: E, A, B7, E7, A7

What is the easiest way to play Matchbox?

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 Matchbox released in?

Matchbox was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Matchbox?

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

0.3x