My Stupid Mouth

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

My stu pid mouth has (Dmaj7)got me in trou ble.

I said too much a gain

to a date o ver din ner yes ter day.

And I could see (Dmaj7)she was of fend ed.

She said, “Well, an y way,”

just (Dmaj7)dy ing for a sub ject change.

(Gmaj7)Oh,

it’s an oth er so cial cas ual ty.

(D7sus4)Score one (D7)more for me.

How could (D)I for get?

Ma ma said, “Think be fore speak ing.” No fil ter (D)in my head.

Oh, (Fsus2)what’s a boy to do?

I (Gsus2)guess he bet ter find one soon, yeah.

We bit our (D5)lips.

She (Dmaj7)looked out the win dow, roll ing ti ny balls of (Gsus2)nap kin pa per.

I played a (Dmaj7)quick game of chess with the (Gsus2)salt and pep per shak er.

And (Dmaj7)I could see clear ly an in del i ble line was drawn be tween what was good, what just slipped out, and what went wrong.

Oh,

the way she feels a bout me has changed.

(D7sus4)Thanks for play ing, try a gain.

How could (D)I for get?

Ma ma said, “Think be fore speak ing.” No fil ter (D)in my head.

Oh, (Fsus2)what’s a boy to do?

I (Gsus2)guess he bet ter find one.

I’m nev er speak ing up a gain.

It on ly hurts me.

I’d rath er be a mys ter y than she de sert me.

(Gm)Oh, I’m nev er speak ing up a gain,

start ing now,

start ing now.

One more thing.

Why is it my fault?

So may be I (Gsus2)try too hard.

But it’s all be cause of this de sire.

I just wan na be (D5)liked, just (Dmaj7)wan na be fun ny.

Looks like the joke’s on me.

So (Dmaj7)call me Cap tain Back fire.

(Gm7)Oh, I’m nev er speak ing up a (Gm)gain, I’m nev er speak ing up a (Gm69)gain, I’m nev er speak ing up a (Gm11)gain,

start ing now,

start ing now,

ah.

My Stupid Mouth — Simple Sheet Music

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"My Stupid Mouth" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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

About “My Stupid Mouth”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Stupid Mouth"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "My Stupid Mouth" by John Mayer played in?
My Stupid Mouth is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Stupid Mouth"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Stupid Mouth" 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 "My Stupid Mouth"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Stupid Mouth"?
"My Stupid Mouth" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Stupid Mouth"?
This arrangement uses 21 chords: A, A7, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, Dmaj7, Dpow, +13 more.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Stupid Mouth". Key of D, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.