A Thousand Matches

Chords4.827 votes
15
Original
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
Capo 4
(Picking pattern throughout the entire song. Every first C has a hammer on the D string like below)
e|-------------------| e|---------------------|
B|-----x---------x---| B|-----1-----------1---|
G|-----------x-------| G|------------0--------|
D|-----x-------x-----| D|-----0h2-------2-----|
A|-x-------x---------| A|-3--------3----------|
E|-------------------| E|---------------------|
[Intro]
C C Fmaj7G
- - -
C C Fmaj7G
- - -
Am Em Fmaj7G
- - -
C C C C
- - -
[Verse 1]
C Fmaj7 G C Fmaj7 G
Lying on the mattress 'cos my friend's crazy sister took my bed away
C Fmaj7 G
Sleeping she looked like an actress, in theory and in practice, I said
C Fmaj7 G
"There's got to be a better way"
C Fmaj7 G
She said "You light a thousand matches, when you finally set fire,
C Fmaj7 G
well you run away"
Am Em Fmaj7 G C
So why'd you go and do it when you knew that you would go and I would stay
[Interlude]
C C C C
- - -
[Verse 2]
C Fmaj7 G C Fmaj7 G
I hit the wall in frustration, the conversation had been circling for days
C Fmaj7 G
She said "Don't take it out on him, for the wall has always been
C Fmaj7 G
supportive in the best of ways"
C Fmaj7 G C Fmaj7 G
We're laughing and crying like mad men dying in the snow
Am Em Fmaj7 G C
For just one second it was funny that she would have to stay and I would go.
[Chorus]
Fmaj7 C G C Fmaj7 C G C
I said "Love, you know I love you so; when you love someone well you've got to let them know."
Fmaj7 C G C Fmaj7 C G C
And she said "Nothing's changed I love you the same, but when you love someone sometimes you gotta let 'em go"
[Interlude]
C Fmaj7G
- -
C C Fmaj7G
- - -
Am Em Fmaj7G
- - -
C C C C
- - -
[Verse 3]
C Fmaj7 Gadd11 C Fmaj7 Gadd11
She handed me a stone in the perfect shape of a heart
C Fmaj7 Gadd11 C Fmaj7 Gadd11
She said "I'm gonna take this home for I know you'll only lose it somewhere after dark
C Fmaj7 Gadd11 C Fmaj7 Gadd11
In some faceless hotel room you seem to lose everything you own"
Am Em Fmaj7 G C
She didn't mean it how it sounded, what she meant was she would stay and I would go
[Chorus]
Fmaj7 C G C Fmaj7 C G C
I said "Love, you know I love you so; when you love someone well you've got to let them know."
Fmaj7 C G C Fmaj7 C G C
And she said "Nothing's changed I love you the same, but when you love someone sometimes you gotta let 'em go"
C C C C
- - -
[Bridge]
Fmaj7 G C
Sometimes you tear it all apart
Fmaj7 G C
to see the wood from the trees.
Fmaj7 G CGAm C Am
(quick walk down from to )
Sometimes you break your own heart
Fmaj7 G C
to set yourself free
[Interlude]
C Fmaj7G
- -
C C Fmaj7G
- - -
Am Em Fmaj7G
- - -
C C C C
- - -
[Verse 4]
C Fmaj7 Gadd11 C Fmaj7 Gadd11
I walked her to the station, hesitation in our movements and our tone
C Fmaj7 Gadd11 C Fmaj7 Gadd11
Words finally left after they realized how uncomfortable they'd grown
C Fmaj7 Gadd11 C Fmaj7 Gadd11
See, what you want and what you need, well they seldomly succeed to grow
Am Em Fmaj7 G
We reluctantly agreed, that when you love someone, you've got to let them go

A Thousand Matches chords and lyrics

Free chords for A Thousand Matches by Passenger. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Capo 4
[Intro]
C - C - Fmaj7 - G
C - C - Fmaj7 - G
Am - Em - Fmaj7 - G
C - C - C - C 
[Verse 1]
[Interlude]
C - C - C - C
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
C - Fmaj7 - G
C - C - Fmaj7 - G
Am - Em - Fmaj7 - G
C - C - C - C 
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]
C - C - C - C
[Bridge]
[Interlude]
C - Fmaj7 - G
C - C - Fmaj7 - G
Am - Em - Fmaj7 - G
C - C - C - C 
[Verse 4]

A Thousand Matches Chords by Passenger

Learn how to play A Thousand Matches by Passenger with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for β€œA Thousand Matches chords”, β€œA Thousand Matches guitar chords”, or β€œPassenger A Thousand Matches chords” and you will find this page β€” transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy A Thousand Matches chords and for experienced players who want accurate A Thousand Matches lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, D, B, G, A, E.

Frequently asked questions about A Thousand Matches

How do I play "A Thousand Matches" by Passenger on guitar?

Open the free chords for "A Thousand Matches" by Passenger on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "A Thousand Matches" by Passenger free?

Yes. The chords for "A Thousand Matches" by Passenger are 100% free on Free Chord Book β€” no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "A Thousand Matches" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "A Thousand Matches" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "A Thousand Matches"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "A Thousand Matches" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "A Thousand Matches" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "A Thousand Matches" by Passenger with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Passenger below.

What key is "A Thousand Matches" in?

The chords for "A Thousand Matches" show the original chord names (including C, D, B, G, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.