The strumming throughout the song is done like this:
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Intro:
A A7 D Bm E A
Ch-k-ch, huh huh
Ch-k-ch, huh huh
Ch-k-ch, huh huh
Ch-ch, huh
Huh,huh, ch-k-ch, huh huh huh huh
Steve:
A
No matter what they tell us
A
D
No matter what they do
Bm
E
No matter what they teach us
A
What we believe is true
Ronan:
A
No matter how they call us
A
D
However they attack
Bm
E
No matter where they take us
A
We'll find our own way back
Steve:
A
A7
I can't deny what I believe
D
I can't be what I'm not
Bm
E
I'll know our love forever
E
A
I know no matter what
Ronan:
A
If only tears were laughter
A
D
If only night was day
Bm
E
If only prayers were answered
A
Then we would hear God say
Steve:
A
No matter what they tell you
A
D
No matter what they do
Bm
E
No matter what they teach you
A
What you believe is true
Ro&St:
A
A7
And I will keep you safe and strong
D
And sheltered from the storm
Bm
E
No matter where it's barren
A
A dream is being born
C
F
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ronan:
C
No matter who they follow
C
F
No matter where they lead
Dm
G
Now matter how they judge us
C
I'll be everyone you need
C
C7
Steve: No matter the sun don't shine
(Ronan: The sun don't shine)
F
Steve: Or if the skies are blue
(Ronan: Skies are blue)
Dm
G
Steve: No matter what the ending
C
My life began with you
C
C7
Steve: I can't deny what I believe
(Ronan: What I believe)
F
Steve: I can't be what I'm not
(Ronan: I know, I know)
Dm
G
Steve: I know this love's forever
C
That's all that matters now, no matter what
No, no matter
(Ronan: No, no matter what) no
[repeat twice]
No, no matter (no, no matter)
That's all that matters to me
(Ronan: No, no matter what)
[Repeat thrice]
No, no matter (what)
That's all that matters to me
(Ronan: No, no matter what) no
[repeat twice]
No, no matter (what)