Stupid

· by Sarah McLachlan

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(Fsus2)Night,

lift up the (Bb)shades, It let in the (Ebmaj7)bril liant light watched of morn (Cm)ing.

dered But stead y there (F)now, ex for I am (Bb)weak and starv ing for (Ebmaj7)mer cy.

But (F)Sleep has a left me a lone

to car ry the (Ebmaj7)weight of un rav el ling (Cm)where we o went wrong.

It’s (F)all I can do to hang (Bb)on, to keep me from (Ebmaj7)fall ing

in to old

fa mil iar (Gm)shoes.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

(Fsus2)Love’s

made me a (Bb)fool.

It set me on (Ebmaj7)fire liant and watched as I (Cm)floun dered un a ble to (F)speak, ex cept to cry (Bb)out and wait for your (Ebmaj7)an swer.

But (F)you come a round in your time,

to speak ing of (Ebmaj7)fab u lous plac es, cre (Cm)ate an o a sis that (F)dries up as soon as you’re (Bb)gone.

You leave me here (Ebmaj7)burn ing

in this des

ert with out (Gm)you.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

Ev ’ry thing chang es.

Ev ’ry thing falls a part.

I (Gm)can’t stand to feel my self (C)los ing con trol,

but (Eb)deep in my sens es I (Gm)know.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

How stu pid could I

Stupid by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stupid” by Sarah McLachlan 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 Eb at 68 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Stupid" 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 "Stupid"?: 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.
How many chords does "Stupid" use?: Just 11 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, C7, Cm, Cpow, Eb, Ebmaj7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?: Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.