Stitches

by Shawn Mendes

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Lyrics

I thought that (A)I’d been hurt be fore

but no one’s ev er left me quite this sore.

Your words cut (A)deep er than a knife,

now I need some one to breathe me back to life.

Got a feel in’ that I’m (A)go in’ un der.

But I know that I’ll (A)make it out a live if I quit call ing (A)you my lov er and move on.

You watch me (Bm)bleed un til I can’t breathe,

shak ing.

(D)Fall ing on to my knees.

And now that (Bm)I’m with out your kiss (A)es, (G)I’ll be need ing stitch (A)es.

(Bm)Trip pin’ o ver my self,

ach ing.

(D)Beg ging you to come help.

And now that (Bm)I’m with out your kiss (A)es, (G)I’ll be need ing stitch (A)es.

Just like a (A)moth drawn to a flame.

Oh, you lured me in, I could n’t sense the pain.

Your bit ter heart, cold to the touch.

Now I’m gon na reap what I sow.

I’m left see in’ red on my own.

Nee dle and the thread, got (A5)ta get you out of my head.

Nee dle and the thread, gon (G5)na wind up dead.

(B5)Nee dle and the thread, got ta (A5)get you out of my head.

(D5)Nee dle and the thread, gon na (G5)wind up dead.

(B5)Nee dle and the thread, got ta (A5)get you out of my head.

(D5)Nee dle and the thread, gon na (G5)wind up dead.

(B5)Nee dle and the thread, got ta (A5)get you out of my head, (D5)get you out of my head.

You watch me (Bm)bleed un til I can’t breathe,

shak ing.

(D)Fall ing on to my knees.

And now that (Bm)I’m with out your kiss es, (G)I’ll be need ing stitch (A)es.

(Bm)Trip pin’ o ver my self,

ach ing.

(D)Beg ging you to come help.

And now that (Bm)I’m with out your kiss es, (G)I’ll be need ing stitch (A)es.

Now that (CN.C.)I’m with out your kiss es, I’ll be need ing stitch es.

Now that I’m with out your kiss es, I’ll be need ing stitch es.

Stitches by Shawn Mendes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stitches” by Shawn Mendes 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 D at 147 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 "Stitches" 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 "Stitches"?
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.