Stupid

by Sarah McLachlan
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(Fsus2)Night,

lift up the (Bb)shades, It let in the (Ebmaj7)bril liant light watched of morn (Cm)ing.

dered But stead y there (F)now, ex for I am (Bb)weak and starv ing for (Ebmaj7)mer cy.

But (F)Sleep has a left me a lone

to car ry the (Ebmaj7)weight of un rav el ling (Cm)where we o went wrong.

It’s (F)all I can do to hang (Bb)on, to keep me from (Ebmaj7)fall ing

in to old

fa mil iar (Gm)shoes.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

(Fsus2)Love’s

made me a (Bb)fool.

It set me on (Ebmaj7)fire liant and watched as I (Cm)floun dered un a ble to (F)speak, ex cept to cry (Bb)out and wait for your (Ebmaj7)an swer.

But (F)you come a round in your time,

to speak ing of (Ebmaj7)fab u lous plac es, cre (Cm)ate an o a sis that (F)dries up as soon as you’re (Bb)gone.

You leave me here (Ebmaj7)burn ing

in this des

ert with out (Gm)you.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

Ev ’ry thing chang es.

Ev ’ry thing falls a part.

I (Gm)can’t stand to feel my self (C)los ing con trol,

but (Eb)deep in my sens es I (Gm)know.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

How stu pid could I (Eb)be!

A (Bb)sim ple ton could (F)see

that (Gm)you’re no good for (C5)me,

but (Eb)you’re the on ly (Bb)one I (F)see.

How stu pid could I

Stupid — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Stupid" by Sarah McLachlan in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 68 BPM.

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

About “Stupid

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Stupid"?
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 Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Stupid" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Stupid is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stupid"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stupid" 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 "Stupid"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stupid"?
"Stupid" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stupid"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, C7, Cm, Cpow, Eb, Ebmaj7, +3 more.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". 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 — "Stupid" 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 Eb, 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 68 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.

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