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Stitches

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[Intro]
e|-Am------0---0---0-|-G----------------|-C--0---0---0---0-|-F----------------|
B|---1---1---1---1-|---3---3---3---3-|---1---1---1---1-|---1---1---1---1-|
G|---2-------------|---4---4---4---4-|-----------------|---2---2---2---2-|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|-0---------------|-----------------|-3---------------|-----------------|
E|-----------------|-3---------------|-----------------|-1---------------|
[Verse 1]
AmI thought that IG've been hurt beCforeF  
But Amno one's ever leGft me quite this sCoreF  
AmYour words cut deGeper than a knCifeF  
Now I Amneed someone to brGeathe me back to liCfeF  
[Pre-Chorus]
  FGot a feeling that I'm Ggoing under
   AmBut I know that I'll Gmake it out alive
  FIf I quit calling Gyou my lover
  AmMove onG  
[Chorus]
You watch me bAmleed until I can't brGeathe
I'm shakingC, falling onto my kneFes
And now that AmI'm without your kGisses
IF'll be needing stCitches
I'm triAmpping over myGself,
I'm aching, beCgging you to come heFlp
And now that AmI'm without your kGisses
IF'll be needing stCitches
[Verse 2]
AmJust like a mGoth drawn to a fClameF  
Oh, you luAmred me in, I coGuldn't sense the pCainF  
AmYour bitter heGart cold to the tCouchF  
Now I'm gonna rAmeap what I sowG  
I'm left seeing Cred on my ownF  
[Pre-Chorus]
  FGot a feeling that I'm Ggoing under
   AmBut I know that I'll Gmake it out alive
  FIf I quit calling Gyou my lover
  AmMove onG  
[Chorus]
You watch me bAmleed until I can't brGeathe
I'm shakingC, falling onto my kneFes
And now that AmI'm without your kGisses
IF'll be needing stCitches
I'm triAmpping over myGself,
I'm aching, beCgging you to come heFlp
And now that AmI'm without your kGisses
IF'll be needing stCitches
Am   G   C   F
[Bridge]
NAmeedle and the thread,
Gotta gGet you out of my head
NCeedle and the thread,
Gonna wFind up dead
NAmeedle and the thread,
Gotta gGet you out of my head
NCeedle and the thread,
Gonna wFind up dead
NAmeedle and the thread,
Gotta gGet you out of my head
NCeedle and the thread,
Gonna wFind up dead
NAmeedle and the thread,
Gotta gGet you out of my head,
                      CN.C.
Get you out of my head
[Chorus]
You watch me bAmleed until I can't brGeathe
I'm shakingC, falling onto my kneFes
And now that AmI'm without your kGisses
IF'll be needing stCitches
I'm triAmpping over myGself,
I'm aching, beCgging you to come heFlp
And now that AmI'm without your kGisses
IF'll be needing stCitches
N.C.
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
N.C.
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches

The story behind the song

"Stitches" is a pop ballad from Shawn Mendes's debut studio album, Handwritten (2015). It was initially released as a pre-order exclusive track in March 2015 before being serviced to radio as the album's second single in May 2015. The song marked Mendes's first appearance on a Billboard airplay chart and became his first top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the charts in the UK and reached the top 5 in several other countries.

AI-written from these sources:Stitches (Shawn Mendes song) — Wikipedia ↗Shawn Mendes — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Stitches

by Shawn Mendes

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

Am G C F

e|-------0---0---0-|-----------------|---0---0---0---0-|-----------------|

B|---1---1---1---1-|---3---3---3---3-|---1---1---1---1-|---1---1---1---1-|

G|---2-------------|---4---4---4---4-|-----------------|---2---2---2---2-|

D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|

A|-0---------------|-----------------|-3---------------|-----------------|

E|-----------------|-3---------------|-----------------|-1---------------|

[Verse 1]

Am G C F

I thought that I've been hurt before

Am G C F

But no one's ever left me quite this sore

Am G C F

Your words cut deeper than a knife

Am G C F

Now I need someone to breathe me back to life

[Pre-Chorus]

F G

Got a feeling that I'm going under

Am G

But I know that I'll make it out alive

F G

If I quit calling you my lover

Am G

Move on

[Chorus]

Am G

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe

C F

I'm shaking, falling onto my knees

Am G

And now that I'm without your kisses

F C

I'll be needing stitches

Am G

I'm tripping over myself,

C F

I'm aching, begging you to come help

Am G

And now that I'm without your kisses

F C

I'll be needing stitches

[Verse 2]

Am G C F

Just like a moth drawn to a flame

Am G C F

Oh, you lured me in, I couldn't sense the pain

Am G C F

Your bitter heart cold to the touch

Am G

Now I'm gonna reap what I sow

C F

I'm left seeing red on my own

[Pre-Chorus]

F G

Got a feeling that I'm going under

Am G

But I know that I'll make it out alive

F G

If I quit calling you my lover

Am G

Move on

[Chorus]

Am G

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe

C F

I'm shaking, falling onto my knees

Am G

And now that I'm without your kisses

F C

I'll be needing stitches

Am G

I'm tripping over myself,

C F

I'm aching, begging you to come help

Am G

And now that I'm without your kisses

F C

I'll be needing stitches

Am G C F

[Bridge]

Needle and the thread,

Gotta get you out of my head

Needle and the thread,

Gonna wind up dead

Needle and the thread,

Gotta get you out of my head

Needle and the thread,

Gonna wind up dead

Needle and the thread,

Gotta get you out of my head

Needle and the thread,

Gonna wind up dead

Needle and the thread,

Gotta get you out of my head,

N.C.

Get you out of my head

[Chorus]

Am G

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe

C F

I'm shaking, falling onto my knees

Am G

And now that I'm without your kisses

F C

I'll be needing stitches

Am G

I'm tripping over myself,

C F

I'm aching, begging you to come help

Am G

And now that I'm without your kisses

F C

I'll be needing stitches

N.C.

And now that I'm without your kisses

I'll be needing stitches

N.C.

And now that I'm without your kisses

I'll be needing stitches

About Stitches Chords by Shawn Mendes

Learn how to play Stitches by Shawn Mendes with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stitches chords”, “Stitches guitar chords”, or “Shawn Mendes Stitches chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Stitches chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stitches lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, C, F, B, D.

FAQ — Stitches by Shawn Mendes

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Can I transpose "Stitches" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Stitches" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Stitches" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Stitches" in?

The chords for "Stitches" show the original chord names (including Am, G, C, F, B, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.