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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Stupid" by Sarah McLachlan in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 68 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Stupid”
- Can I learn "Stupid" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stupid" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 68 BPM.
- What key is "Stupid" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
- Stupid is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stupid"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stupid" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Stupid"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stupid" is in the key of Bb at 68 BPM.


