Unwell

by Matchbox Twenty

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(D5)All

(E5)day,

(A5)star in’ at the ceil ing mak in’ friends with (E5)shad ows on my wall.

All (E5)night,

(A5)hear in’ voic es (F#5)tell in’ me that I should get some sleep be cause to mor row might be good for some thin’.

Hold (Dsus2)on.

(A5)Feel in’ like I’m (E)head ed for a break (Dsus2)down, and (A)I don’t know why.

But (Asus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle un (Dsus2)well.

I know right now you can’t tell, but stay a while and may be then you’ll see

a dif ferent side of me.

(Asus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle im (Dsus2)paired.

I know right now you don’t care, but soon e nough you’re gon na think of me and how I used to be

(E5)me.

(A5)Talk in’ to my self in pub lic, and dodg ing glanc es on the train.

And I know,

I (A5)know they’ve all been talk in’ ’bout me.

(D5)I can hear them whis per, and it makes me think there must be some thin’ wrong with me.

(A5)Out of all the hours think in’ some (Dsus2)how

(A)I’ve lost my (E)mind.

But (Asus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle un (Dsus2)well.

I know right now you can’t tell, but stay a while and may be then you’ll see

a dif f’rent side of me.

(Asus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle im (Dsus2)paired.

I know right now you don’t care, but soon e nough you’re gon na think of me and how I used to be.

I been talk in’ in my sleep.

Pret ty soon they’ll come to get me.

Yeah, they’re tak in’ me a way...

and how I used to be.

Hey, how I used to be.

How I used to be, yeah.

Well, I’m just a lit tle un well.

How I used to be.

Hey, how I used to be.

How I used to be, yeah.

Well, I’m just a lit tle un well.

How I used to be.

Unwell by Matchbox Twenty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Unwell” 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 A at 90 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Unwell" 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 "Unwell"?
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.