Dire Straits - What's The Matter Baby?: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "What's The Matter Baby?" 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.
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Learn What's The Matter Baby? Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Dire Straits
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 "What's The Matter Baby?" smoothly on your guitar.
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A# C Dm Dm C A# There's a shadow hanging over the valley Dm C A total eclipse of the moon A# Closing up the gates of the city A# Gm A The wind it plays a wild tune Don't you put the lock on the window Don't you put the bar on the door Don't you cry for the rain in the sky You've seen the storm before Yeah now, what's the matter with you baby Baby, what's the matter now What's the matter you're running in the shadows Every time you hear the wild man howl C'mon, tell me what's the matter with you baby Baby, what's the matter now What's the matter, you're running in the shadows Every time you hear the wild man howl Then a lightning gonna strike at midnight Thunder gonna shake the ground Don't you flinch, don't give an inch Just-a let the flood calm down C'mon, tell me what's the matter with you baby Baby, what's the matter now Tell me what's the matter, you're running in the shadows Every time you hear the wild man howl C'mon, tell me what's the matter with you baby Baby, what's the matter now What's the matter, you're running in the shadows Every time you hear the wild man howl You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A#  C  Dm  Gm  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. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "What's The Matter Baby?" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "What's The Matter Baby?" by Dire Straits.