What key is "Stitches" in?

"Stitches" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of B with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Stitches" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.

What chords are used in "Stitches"?

This arrangement of "Stitches" uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.

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 (A)I’d been hurt be fore

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

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

Now now I need what some one sow.

to breathe me back left see to life.

on own.

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, but no one’s ev er left me quite this the pain.

Your words ter cut heart, (A)deep cold to the touch.

Now gon na reap what some one sow.

to breathe me back left see to life.

on my own.

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.

(CN.C.)I’ll be need ing stitch es.

Stitches by Shawn Mendes

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 130 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Stitches”

What key is "Stitches" in?: "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of B with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Stitches" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.
What chords are used in "Stitches"?: This arrangement of "Stitches" uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
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.