Down With The Sickness

by Disturbed

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Lyrics

Oh, wa a a a.

Oh, wa a a a.

Oh, wa a a a.

(E5)Drown ing deep in my sea of loath ing, bro ken, your ser vant I kneel.

feel.

(Will you (F5)give it to me?) It seems what’s left of my hu man side is slow ly chang ing

in me.

(Will you (F5)give it to me?) Look ing at my own re flec tion when sud den ly it chang es, vi o lent ly it chang es.

Oh, (F5)no.

There is no turn ing back now.

You’ve wok en up the de mon

in me.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

O pen up your hate and let it flow in to me.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

You moth er, get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

You fuck er, get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Mad ness is the gift that has been giv en to me.

(E5)I can in you the sick ness is ing.

Don’t try to de ny what you feel.

(Will you (F5)give it to me?) It seems that all that was good has died and is de cay ing

in me.

(Will you (F5)give it to me?) It seems you’re hav ing some trou ble in deal ing with these chang es, liv ing lent with these chang es.

Oh, (F5)no.

The is a scar y place that you’ve wok en up the de mon

in me.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

O pen up your hate and let it flow in to me.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

You moth er, get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

You fuck er, get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Mad ness is the gift that has been giv en to me.

Mad ness is the gift that has been giv en to me.

Oh, wa a a a.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

O pen up your hate and let it flow in to me.

Get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

You moth er, get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

You fuck er, get up, come on, get down with the sick ness.

Mad ness has now come o ver me.

Down With The Sickness by Disturbed — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Down With The Sickness by Disturbed 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 G at 91 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build left-hand independence thanks to that Alberti bass pattern — your left hand will be rolling broken chords steadily underneath everything, so start hands-separate and get that motion feeling automatic before you add the right hand. At 91 BPM it's not blazing fast, but the power-chord voicings on E, F♯, and F create a chromatic crunch that demands precise hand shifts; the half-step move between Fpow and F#pow is where most students stumble, so loop that transition slowly until your fingers know the distance by feel. Watch the jump to and from the C chord as well — it's the widest leap in the set. Once your left hand is steady, layer the right hand in and focus on locking both hands to the beat; the dramatic feel of this piece comes from rhythmic tightness, not volume. This is the kind of song that genuinely strengthens your ability to maintain a rolling bass while shifting chord shapes quickly — a skill that transfers to dozens of other pieces.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Down With The Sickness" 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 "Down With The Sickness"?
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 "Down With The Sickness" use?
Just 4 chords: C, Epow, F#pow, Fpow. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Disturbed songs work for kids?
Try "The Sound Of Silence". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.