Unwell

by Matchbox Twenty
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Lyrics

(C5)All

(D6)day,

(G5)star in’ at the (E5)ceil ing mak in’ friends with (D5)shad ows on my wall.

All (D5)night,

(G5)hear in’ voic es (E5)tell in’ me that I should get some sleep be cause to (D5)mor row might be good for some thin’.

Hold (Csus2)on.

(D)Feel in’ like I’m head ed for a break (Csus2)down, and (D)I don’t know why.

But (Gsus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle un (Csus2)well.

I know right now you can’t tell, but stay a while and may be then you’ll (D)see a dif ferent side of me.

(Gsus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle im (Csus2)paired.

I know right now you don’t care, but soon e nough you’re gon na think of (D)me and how I used to (C5)be

(D5)me.

(G5)Talk in’ to my (E5)self in pub lic, and dodg ing (D5)glanc es on the (Em7)train.

And I (D5)know, I (G5)know they’ve all been (E5)talk in’ ’bout me.

(C5)I can hear them whis per, and it (D5)makes me think there must be some thin’ (Bm7)wrong with (Csus2)me.

(D)Out of all the hours think in’ some (Csus2)how

(G)I’ve lost my (D)mind.

But (Gsus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle un (Csus2)well.

I know right now you can’t tell, but stay a while and may be then you’ll (D)see a dif ferent side of me.

(Gsus2)I’m not cra zy, I’m just a lit tle im (Csus2)paired.

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

I been talk in’ in my sleep.

Pret ty soon they’ll come to (G)get me.

Yeah, they’re tak in’ me a way.

(D)me and how I used to (Gsus2)be.

Hey, how I used to (Em11)be.

How I used to (Gsus2)be, yeah.

Well, I’m just a lit tle (Em11)un well.

How I used to (G)be.

Unwell — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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

About “Unwell”

Can I learn "Unwell" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Unwell" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
What key is "Unwell" by Matchbox Twenty played in?
Unwell is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Unwell"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Unwell" 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 "Unwell"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Unwell"?
"Unwell" was originally performed by Matchbox Twenty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Matchbox Twenty can I play here?
Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Unwell"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Unwell" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Unwell"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Unwell" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.