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A Matter Of Trust Billy Joel

"A Matter Of Trust" by Billy Joel is a mid-80s rock song known for its driving rhythm and strong melodic lines. In the original recording, Billy Joel plays guitar, giving the song a straightforward, energetic feel that translates well to acoustic guitar accompaniment."

Chords & Transitions

The song uses beginner-friendly open chords: C, Am, Em, G, F, Dm, and Am7. Practice moving between C and Am, as this transition occurs frequently. The Em and G chords also appear together; focus on smooth movement by keeping fingers close to the fretboard.

Strumming Pattern

A simple, steady down-down-up-up-down-up (D D U U D U) strumming pattern works well throughout. For the intro and interludes, use lighter strums, then increase energy in the verses. Keep the rhythm tight to match the song’s driving feel.

Tips for Beginners

When playing F, use the easy F (xx3211) or barre only the first two strings if full barre is difficult. For Am7, just lift your ring finger from Am. Practice slowly at first, focusing on clean chord changes, then gradually increase speed. Count out loud if needed to help with timing.

Most importantly, keep the strumming rhythmic and even, as this song’s energy comes from its steady, pulsing groove.

C

Am

Em

G

F

Dm

Am7

Intro

C Am C Am C

Verse 1

Some love is just aAm lie of the heart

C The cold remains of what beAm gan with a passionateEm start

And they may not want it toG end, but it will it's just a question ofC when

I've lived long eAm nough to have learned

C The closer you get to theAm fire the more you getEm burned

But that won't happen toG us, cuz it's always been a matter ofC trust

Interlude

C Am C Am C

Verse 2

I know you're an eAm motional girl

C It took a lot for you toAm not lose your faith in thisEm world

But I can't offer youG proof, but you're gonna face a moment ofC truth

It's hard when you'reAm always afraid

C You just recover when aAm nother belief is beEm trayed

So break my heart if youG must, it's a matter of trust

Bridge

YouF can't go the distance withDm too muchEm resisAm⁷ tance

IF know you haveG doubts, but forEm God's sake don't shut meF out

F G G C

Verse 3

This time you've gotAm nothing to lose

C You can take it you canAm leave it whatever youEm choose

I won't hold back anyG thing, and I'll walk away a fool or aC king

Some love is just aAm lie of the mind

C It's make believe until it'sAm only a matter ofEm time

And some might have learned to aG djust, but then it never was a matter ofC trust

Instrumental

C Am C Am Em Em G G

Bridge 2

I'mF sure you're aware love, we'veDm both hadEm our shareAm⁷ of

BeF lieving tooG long, when theEm whole situation wasF wrong

F G G C

Verse 4

Some love is just aAm lie of the soul

C A constant battle for theAm ultimate state of conEm trol

After you've heard lie uponG lie, there can hardly be a question ofC why

Some love is just aAm lie of the heart

C The cold remains of what beAm gan with a passionateEm start

But that can't happen toG us, cuz it's always been a matter ofC trust

Outro

C Am It's a matter ofC trust

C Am C It'sAm always been a matter ofC trust

C Am C Am It's a matter ofC trust

C Am C Cuz it'sAm always been a matter ofC trust

Am C