Is "Disease" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Disease"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Disease" use?

Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, C, Dm, Dm7, Dpow, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Matchbox Twenty songs work for kids?

Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Disease

· by Matchbox Twenty

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Lyrics

Feels like you made a mis take,

you made some bod y’s heart break.

But now I have to let you go.

I have to let you go.

You left a stain

on ev ’ry one of my good days.

But I am strong er than you (Dm)know.

I have to let you (A5)go.

No one’s ev er (F)turned you o ver.

(G)No one’s tried to (Am)ev er let you down.

Beau ti ful girl,

bless your heart.

I’ve got a dis (Am7)ease deep in side me, makes (D5)me feel un eas y, ba by.

(E7)I can’t live with out you.

Tell (Am)me what am I s’posed to do a bout it?

Keep your dis tance from (Dm)me.

Don’t pay no at ten tion to (E7)me.

I’ve got a dis (Am)ease.

Feels like you’re mak in’ a mess.

You’re hell on wheels in a black dress.

You drove me to the (Dm)fire

and left me there to (A5)burn.

Ev ’ry lit tle (F)thing you do is trag ic.

All my life, the whole world’s mag ic.

Beau ti ful girl,

I can’t breathe.

I got a dis (Am7)ease deep in side me, makes (D5)me feel un eas y, ba by.

(E7)I can’t live with out you.

Tell (A5)me what am I s’posed to do a bout (Am7)it?

Keep your dis tance from (D5)me.

Don’t pay no at ten tion to me.

I got a dis (Am)ease.

and, well, I think that I’m (Am7)sick, be lieve me.

Mean while, my (D5)world is com in’ down on me.

You taste like hon ey, hon (Am)ey.

Tell me, can I be your hon (Am7)ey?

Be, be strong, (D5)keep tell in’ my self that it won’t take long till I’m free of my dis ease.

Yeah, well, free of my dis ease.

Free of (Dm)my dis ease,

oh.

Yeah, well, I got a dis

I’m free of my dis ease.

Hey, I’m free of my (Am)dis ease.

Set me free of my dis ease.

Disease by Matchbox Twenty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Disease” by Matchbox Twenty in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Disease" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Disease"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Disease" use?: Just 11 chords: Am, Am7, Apow, C, Dm, Dm7, Dpow, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Matchbox Twenty songs work for kids?: Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.