Stitches

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

I thought that (A)I’d been hurt be fore

but (Bm)no one’s ev er (A)left me quite this (D)sore.

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

now I need some one to breathe me back to (D)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 (D)kiss (A)es,

(Bm)I’ll be need ing (D)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 (D)kiss (A)es,

(Bm)I’ll be need ing (D)stitch (A)es.

Just like a (A)moth drawn to a flame,

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

Your bit ter (A)heart cold to the touch.

Now I’m gon na reap what I sow.

I’m left see in’ red on my own.

(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)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 (D)kiss (A)es,

(Bm)I’ll be need ing (D)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 (D)kiss (A)es,

(Bm)I’ll be need ing (D)stitch (A)es.

(D)stitch (A)es.

Now that (Bm)I’m with out your (D)kiss (A)es,

(G)I’ll be need ing (D)stitch (A)es.

Now that (Bm)I’m with out your (D)kiss (A)es,

(G)I’ll be need ing (CN.C.)stitch es.

Stitches — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 124 BPM.

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

About “Stitches”

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 124 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Stitches" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Stitches" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Stitches" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.