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Unwell

Matchbox Twenty

KeyA major
Tempo81 BPM
Duration3:48

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Unwell by Matchbox Twenty in?

This transcription starts in A major.

What tempo is Unwell?

The estimated tempo is 81 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Unwell?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A → D → F♯m7 → E (10 occurrences); D → E → A → F♯m (4 occurrences); C♯m → D → A → E (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Unwell?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IV → vi7 → V in A major; IV → V → I → vi in A major; iii → IV → I → V in A major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Unwell use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In A major: The doo-wop progression (IV → V → I → vi) shows up in the verse at 0:23 and 0:32. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the intro at 0:09 and the chorus at 1:08. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Unwell in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Unwell structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:23) → pre-chorus (0:47) → chorus (0:59) → verse (1:22) → chorus (1:58) → bridge (2:21) → chorus (2:45).

How long is this version of Unwell?

The transcribed version lasts 3:48. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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