Matchsticks

Allister - Matchsticks: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Matchsticks" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Navigate quickly to the section you need:

Chords and Lyrics - Jump straight to the song's lyrics and chord overlay.
Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition - Access chord diagrams and learn how to transpose the key of the song to suit your voice.

Learn Matchsticks Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Allister

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Matchsticks" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

           A
I've been waiting for the right
         D
time to tell her how I feel
           A
I've been waiting so long
    E
to say what's on my mind
       A
But I just don't think
       D                E
that she's gonna understand
               A
That we could watch a stupid movie
         D
While I hold her by the hand
        A
Stay up all night talking but
       E
we'll never get the chance
       A
So I wrote these words so
 D                  E
maybe she'll understand

Chorus:
That I've been
  D        E
staying up all night
 A
Waiting for a phone call
  D        E
Staying up all night
  A
Praying that I don't fall
 D                      E
Madly in love with this girl
                       A    E D
that's gonna break my heart
                      A    E D
she's gonna break my heart
                      A    E D
she's gonna break my heart
                      E
she's gonna break my heart
(she'll break my heart
every time I see her)

        A
Well I guess it's the right
         D
time to tell her how I feel
        A
It's my one last shot to
E
say what's on my mind
    A
But I just don't think
       D                E
that she's gonna understand
               A
That I would drive all night
         D
just to see her for a day
       A
Make another broken promise
        E
If she says that I could stay
      A
So I wrote these words so
 D                  E
maybe she'll understand

Chorus

C#m
Every time I see
                 D
her smile that smile
I think that maybe she had
 A                  E
saved that one for me
C#m
Then I realize that
            D
I'm going crazy
Or maybe it's just my
  A                      E
imagination working overtime
           D
Well you know the time
      E
On a girl that's
gonna break my

Chorus:
 A   E D
heart
                      A    E D
she's gonna break my heart
                      A    E D
she's gonna break my heart
                      A    E D
she's gonna break my heart
                      E  A
she's gonna break my heart
(she'll break my heart
every time I see her)


You can simplify chords by removing barre

Transpose

Reset

Guitar Chord Diagrams

C#m

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

Navigate up to:

Chords and Lyrics
Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Matchsticks" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Matchsticks" by Allister.

Allister - Matchsticks: Guitar Chords

Learn Matchsticks Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Allister

Transpose

Font Size

Guitar Chord Diagrams

Allister Song List