Unwell by Matchbox Twenty

Key: A · 161 BPM · 3/4

Unwell by Matchbox Twenty is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-vi-V progression — variation of the Axis progression: A-D-F#m-E. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-vi-V progression (Variation of the Axis progression) in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-vi-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-D-F#m-E
Capo 2GG-C-Em-D
Capo 5EE-A-C#m-B
Capo 7DD-G-Bm-A

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:03 Dsus2
  • 0:06 F#m7
  • 0:09 E
  • 0:12 A
  • 0:15 Dsus2
  • 0:17 F#m7
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:23 D
  • 0:25 E
  • 0:26 A
  • 0:28 F#m
  • 0:29 Dmaj7
  • 0:31 E
  • 0:32 F#m
  • 0:35 D
  • 0:37 E
  • 0:38 A
  • 0:40 F#m
  • 0:41 D
  • 0:44 E
  • 0:47 C#m7
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:51 E
  • 0:53 C#m
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:56 A
  • 0:57 E
  • 0:59 A
  • 1:02 D
  • 1:05 F#m
  • 1:08 E
  • 1:11 A
  • 1:14 Dsus2
  • 1:15 D
  • 1:16 F#m
  • 1:19 E
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:24 E
  • 1:25 A
  • 1:27 F#m7
  • 1:29 Dmaj7
  • 1:30 E
  • 1:31 F#m7
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:36 E
  • 1:37 A
  • 1:39 F#m
  • 1:40 D
  • 1:43 E
  • 1:46 C#m7
  • 1:47 Dmaj7
  • 1:49 A
  • 1:50 E
  • 1:52 C#m7
  • 1:53 D
  • 1:55 A
  • 1:56 E
  • 1:58 A
  • 2:01 Dsus2
  • 2:04 F#m7
  • 2:07 E
  • 2:10 A
  • 2:13 Dsus2
  • 2:15 F#m7
  • 2:18 E
  • 2:21 Dsus2
  • 2:24 F#m
  • 2:27 D
  • 2:30 F#m
  • 2:33 D
  • 2:36 F#m
  • 2:39 E
  • 2:45 A
  • 2:48 Dsus2
  • 2:51 F#m7
  • 2:54 E
  • 2:57 A
  • 3:00 Dsus2
  • 3:03 F#m7
  • 3:06 E
  • 3:09 A
  • 3:12 D
  • 3:14 F#m7
  • 3:17 E
  • 3:20 A
  • 3:23 D
  • 3:26 F#m7
  • 3:29 E
  • 3:32 A
  • 3:35 D
  • 3:38 F#m7
  • 3:41 E
  • 3:44 A
  • 3:47 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Unwell in?

Unwell is in A major.

What chords does Unwell use?

The core of Unwell cycles through A, D, F#m, E (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Unwell?

Unwell runs at 161 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Unwell use?

Unwell follows the I-IV-vi-V progression. It's a variation of the Axis progression.

What capo should I use for Unwell?

No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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