This Is The Stuff

by Ian Eskelin
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of This Is The Stuff

Pick a learning view.

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

2 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "This Is The Stuff" by Ian Eskelin: 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, 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "This Is The Stuff" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Is The Stuff" by Ian Eskelin. 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 "This Is The Stuff" 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 "This Is The Stuff" 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.