Matinee Idyll 129 chords by Split Enz

Tabbed by JNPF1

This work is owned entirely by Split Enz.  A band ahead of their time.

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


D G (x4)


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

Em                           A
It's not all first nights at all
C                                F           Em
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call

D G (x2)

[Get on with it!}

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

Em                            A
It's not all bouquets & white crayons
C                               F         C
They're going to laugh when you look down

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

E  G  E  G  E  D

A  D  A

D  C#  C  B  Bb  A  G#  G  (x4)

D  G  (x2)

Em                           A
It's not all first nights at all
C                                F           Em
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call


[Jolly good show everyone!]

D  G  (x6)

B  C#  D  E

F  CM7  F  CM7