Stitches

by Shawn Mendes
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 144 BPM.

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

About “Stitches”

Can I learn "Stitches" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stitches" with hands-separate practice in C at 144 BPM.
What key is "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes played in?
Stitches is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stitches"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stitches" 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 "Stitches"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stitches"?
"Stitches" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stitches"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stitches" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stitches"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stitches" is in the key of C at 144 BPM.