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 — 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 Eb, 68 BPM.

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

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 Eb at 68 BPM.
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.
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 Eb at 68 BPM.

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