What key is "Stitches" in?

"Stitches" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Stitches" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Stitches" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Stitches" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?

Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I thought that (G)I’d been hurt be fore,

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

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

Now I’m now I need what some one sow, to breathe me back left see to life.

on my own.

Got a feel ing that I’m (G)go ing un der, but I know that I make it out a live if I quit call ing (G)you my lov er and move on.

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

shak ing, (C)fall ing on to my knees.

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

(Am)Trip ping o ver my self,

ach in, (C)beg ging you to come help.

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

Just like a (G)moth drawn to the flame,

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

Your bit ter (G)heart, cold to the touch.

Now I’m now I reap what some I sow, to breathe me back left see to red on my own.

Got a feel ing that I’m (G)go ing un der, but I know that I make it out a live if I quit call ing (G)you my lov er and move on.

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

shak ing, (C)fall ing on to my knees.

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

(Am)Trip ping o ver my self,

ach in, (C)beg ging you to come help.

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

(C)- es.

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

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

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

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

(F)wind up dead.

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

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

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

You watch me (C)- es, now that (Am)I’m with out your kiss es, I’ll be need ing stitch es.

(Am)I’m with out your kiss es, I’ll be need ing stitch es.

- es.

Stitches by Shawn Mendes

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Stitches”

What key is "Stitches" in?: "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Stitches" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Stitches" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Stitches" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?: Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.