What key is "Stitches" in?

"Stitches" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of D with a tempo of 147 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Stitches" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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 9 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C, D, Dpow, G, +1 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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

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

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

now I need some one to breathe me back to life.

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

Your bit ter heart, cold to the touch.

Now I’m gon na reap what I sow.

I’m left see in’ red on my own.

Nee dle and the thread, got (A5)ta get you out of my head.

Nee dle and the thread, gon (G5)na wind up dead.

(B5)Nee dle and the thread, got ta (A5)get you out of my head.

(D5)Nee dle and the thread, gon na (G5)wind up dead.

(B5)Nee dle and the thread, got ta (A5)get you out of my head.

(D5)Nee dle and the thread, gon na (G5)wind up dead.

(B5)Nee dle and the thread, got ta (A5)get you out of my head, (D5)get you out of my head.

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 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 es, (G)I’ll be need ing stitch (A)es.

Now that (CN.C.)I’m with out your kiss es, I’ll be need ing stitch es.

Now that I’m with out your kiss es, I’ll be need ing stitch es.

Stitches by Shawn Mendes

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 147 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Stitches”

What key is "Stitches" in?: "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of D with a tempo of 147 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Stitches" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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 9 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C, D, Dpow, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Stitches" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.