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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 147 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Stitches”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Stitches"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes played in?
- Stitches 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 "Stitches"?
- The arrangement plays at 147 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stitches" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Stitches"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C, D, Dpow, G, +1 more.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Stitches" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 147 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.