Sick Boy

by Chainsmokers
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Lyrics

I’m from the (Bm)east side of A mer i ca, where we choose pride o ver char ac ter.

And we can (Bm)pick sides, but this is us, this is us, this is.

I live on the (Bm)west side of A mer i ca, where they spin lies in to fair y dust.

And we can (Bm)pick sides, but this is us, this is us, this is.

Don’t be lieve the nar cis si sm when ev ’ry one pro jects and ex (Bm)pects you to (D)lis ten to ’em.

Make no mis take, I live in a pris on that I built my self; it is my re li gion.

And they say that I am the sick boy.

(A)Eas y to say when you (F#)don’t take the risk, boy.

Wel come to the nar cis si sm, where we’re u nit ed un der (F#)our in dif f’rence.

And I’m from the (Bm)east side of A mer i ca, where we de sen si tize by hys ter i a.

And we can (Bm)pick sides but this is us, this is us, this is.

I live on the (G)west side of A mer i ca, where they spin lies in to (A)fair y dust.

And we can (Bm)pick sides, but this is us, this is us, this is.

(A)I am the, I am the, (Bm)I am the sick boy.

(D)I am the, I am the, I am the sick boy.

They say that (F#)I am the sick boy.

And they call me the (F#m7)sick boy.

Don’t be (Bm)lieve the nar cis si sm when ev ’ry one pro jects and ex pects (F#m7)you to lis ten to ’em.

Make no mis take, (Bm)I live in a pris on that I built my self; it is my re (F#)li gion.

And they say (Bm)that I am the sick boy.

Eas y to say when you don’t take the (F#m7)risk, boy.

Wel come (Bm)to the nar cis si sm, where we’re u nit ed un der our in dif f’rence.

Feed your self with my life’s work.

How man y likes is my life worth?

Feed your self with my life’s work.

How man y likes is my life worth?

Feed your self with my life’s work.

How man y likes is my life worth?

Feed your self on my life’s work.

How man y likes is my life worth?

I’m from the (Bm)east side of A mer i ca.

I am the, I am the, I am (F#m7)the sick boy.

I live on the (Bm)west side of A mer i ca.

I am the, I am the, I am (F#7)the sick boy.

From the (Bm)east side of A mer i ca, they say that I am the (F#m7)sick boy.

I live on the (Bm)west side of A mer i ca.

Yeah, they call me the sick boy.

(A)I am the, I am the, (Bm)I am the (D)sick boy.

(D)I am the, I am the, I am the sick boy.

They say that (F#)I am the sick boy.

And they call me the (F#m7)sick boy.

Sick Boy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sick Boy" by Chainsmokers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sick Boy”

What key is "Sick Boy" by Chainsmokers played in?
Sick Boy is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sick Boy"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sick Boy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sick Boy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sick Boy"?
"Sick Boy" was originally performed by Chainsmokers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sick Boy"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Bpow, D, Em, Em7, F#, +3 more.
What other songs by Chainsmokers can I play here?
Try "THIS FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sick Boy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sick Boy" by Chainsmokers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Sick Boy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Sick Boy" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.