Matinee Idyll 129 chords by Split Enz

Chords with lyrics

Tabbed by JNPF1

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I've always loved this song and chord progression, and finally it is on Guitar Tabs for all Enz fans.


D MajorD G+G (x4)


D MajorD          G+G
Hiding in the wings forever
D MajorD               G+G
We'll take the stage, cos it's now or never
D MajorD             G minorGm
And the whole thing reeks of cheap striptease
D MajorD            G minorGm
The matinee idylls they all fall to their knees

E minorEm              A augmentedA
It's not all first nights at all
C majorC                FF      E minorEm
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call

D MajorD G+G (x2)

[Get on with it!}

D MajorD       G+G
Playing Romeo, you make your debut (Ha!)
D MajorD            G+G
Rose red cheeks but your face is all blue

E minorEm              A augmentedA
It's not all bouquets & white crayons
C majorC                FF     C majorC
They're going to laugh when you look down

E minorEm             A augmentedA
I'm going to ask you if you want to be a chorus boy
F# minorF#m           E MajorE
You can mime the tragedy while we all sing along

E MajorE G+G E MajorE G+G E MajorE D MajorD

A augmentedA D MajorD A augmentedA

D MajorD C#C# C majorC BB Bb majorBb A augmentedA G#G# G+G (x4)

D MajorD G+G (x2)

E minorEm              A augmentedA
It's not all first nights at all
C majorC                FF      E minorEm
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call


[Jolly good show everyone!]

D MajorD G+G (x6)

BB C#C# D MajorD E MajorE

FF CM7 FF CM7