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El Matador chords by
The Smiths
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Key: F minor•
Intro 1
Em
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C
C

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Em
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Verse 1
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Em

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Aye, Torero

She is here

Aye, matador

I feel her eyes
D
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Em
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They are wide with excitement and fear
Verse 2
Em
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D
D

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I feel her heart for it cries
Em
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When the horns are too near
D
D

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I will be bold, brave, and swift will I be
Em
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E
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D
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But I will be numero uno,
C#
C#
4

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torero fino
C
C

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B
B
2

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She'll dream tonight of me
Verse 3
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Fm
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D
D

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C
C

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Ole, ole, ole! (Pasa!)
C#
C#
4

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B
B
2

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Viva el mata dor!
Em
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D
D

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C
C

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Ole, ole, ole! (Venga!)
C#
C#
4

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B
B
2

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E
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Viva el mata dor!
Interlude 1
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E
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Verse 4
C
C

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Aye, Torero
Em
Em

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She is here
E
E

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Aye, matador
Em
Em

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I see her smile
Verse 5
D
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And I see there's a reason she came

Toro, come closer
D
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Come here and I'll whisper
Em
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Fm
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her name

You may be brave and as
D
D

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bold as you're black
Em
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D

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C
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But I will be numero uno, torero fino
B
B
2

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Toro, come back
Verse 6
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C
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Ole, ole, ole! (Pasa!)
C#
C#
4

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B
B
2

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Viva el mata dor!
Em
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D
D

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Ole, ole, ole! (Venga!)
C
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B
B
2

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Viva el matador!
Em
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Fm
Fm

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Verse 7
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D
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C
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Ole, ole, ole! (Pasa!)
B
B
2

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Viva el matador!
Em
Em

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Fm
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D
D

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C
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Ole, ole, ole! (Venga!)
B
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2

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Em
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Fm
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Viva el matador!
Verse 8
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Toro, aqui

Closer

Closer

Closer

Closer

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Chords

  • Em

  • C

  • D

  • E

  • C#

    4

  • B

    2

  • Fm

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of El Matador by The Smiths is F minor.

The primary chords used in El Matador are Fm, Db, Eb, F, D, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Fm, Db, Eb, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of El Matador is approximately 146 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of El Matador using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for El Matador. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Smiths.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add El Matador to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for El Matador by The Smiths on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.