This Is The Stuff

by Ian Eskelin
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Lyrics

I lost (CN.C.)my (D)keys

in the great un (Bm)known.

And call me, and (A)please,

’cause I can’t find my phone.

(D)This is the stuff that drives me cra zy.

(Bm)This is the stuff that’s get ting to me late ly.

In the (A)mid dle of my lit tle mess, (G)I for get how big I’m blessed.

(D)This is the stuff that gets un der my skin, but (Bm)I’ve got ta trust You know ex act ly what You’re do ing.

(A)Might not be what I would choose, but (G)this is the stuff You use.

For (CN.C.)ty (D)five

in a thir ty (Bm)five.

And Si rens and (A)fines,

while I’m run ning be hind.

(D)This is the stuff that drives me cra zy.

(Bm)This is the stuff that’s get ting to me late ly.

In the (A)mid dle of my lit tle mess, (G)I for get how big I’m blessed.

(D)This is the stuff that gets un der my skin, but (Bm)I’ve got ta trust You know ex act ly what You’re do ing.

(A)Might not be what I would choose, but (G)this is the stuff You use.

For (CN.C.)ty (G)this is the stuff You use.

So (A)break me of im pa tience, con quer my frus tra tions.

I’ve got a new ap pre ci a tion; (CN.C.)it’s not the end of the (D)world.

Oh.

Oh,

(D)this is the stuff that drives me cra zy.

(Bm)This is the stuff;

some one save me.

In the (A)mid dle of my lit tle mess, (G)I for get how big I’m blessed.

(D)This is the stuff that gets un der my skin, and (Bm)I’ve got ta trust You know ex act ly what You’re do ing.

(A)Might not be what I would choose, but (G)this is the stuff You use.

Oh.

(G)This is the stuff You use.

This Is The Stuff — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "This Is The Stuff" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 104 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “This Is The Stuff”

Can I play "This Is The Stuff" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "This Is The Stuff" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "This Is The Stuff" by Ian Eskelin played in?
This Is The Stuff 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 "This Is The Stuff"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Is The Stuff" 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 "This Is The Stuff"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Is The Stuff"?
"This Is The Stuff" was originally performed by Ian Eskelin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Is The Stuff"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
Can a complete beginner play "This Is The Stuff"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "This Is The Stuff" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "This Is The Stuff"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Is The Stuff" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.