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(G)Yeah, (C)yeah, (G7)yeah.
(G)Yeah, (C)yeah, (G7)yeah.
(G)Yeah, (C)yeah, (G7)yeah.
(G)Yeah, (C)yeah, (G7)yeah.
I love (Gm7)you,
but I got ta stay true.
My mor als got me on my knees, I’m beg ging please, stop play ing games.
Yes do!
I don’t know what this is but you’ve got me good, just like you knew you would.
I don’t know what you do but you do it well, I’m un der your spell.
You’ve got me beg ging you for (G)mer cy.
Why won’t you re (G)lease me?
You got me (C)beg ging you (Gm)for mer (C)cy.
Why won’t you re (G)lease me?
I said re lease
(G)me.
Now (C)you think that I
will be some thing on side
but you’ve got to un der stand that I need a man who can take my hand.
Yes do!
I don’t know what this is but you’ve got me good, just like you knew you would.
I don’t know what you do but you do it well, I’m un der your spell.
You’ve got me beg ging you for (G)mer cy.
Why won’t you re (G)lease me?
You got me (C)beg ging you (Gm)for mer (C)cy.
Why won’t you re (G)lease me?
I said re lease
(G)me.
Now (C)you think that I
(CN.C.)I’m beg ging you for mer cy, just why won’t you re lease me?
I’m beg ging you for mer cy.
You got me beg ging, You got me beg ging, You got me beg ging.
(G)Mer cy.
Why won’t you re (G)lease me?
I’m beg ging you (Gm)for mer (C)cy.
Why won’t you re (G)lease me?
You’ve got me beg ging you for (C6/9)mer
(G)cy.
(C)Yeah.
I’m beg ging you for (G)mer
I’m beg ging you (G)for cy.
I’m beg ging you (G)for cy.
Why won’t you re lease (C6/9)mer
(G)me?
Break it down!
(G7)You got me beg ging, beg ging you for mer cy.
You got me beg ging down on my knees.
I said, (G7)You got me beg ging, beg ging you for mer cy.
You got me beg ging down on my knees.
I said,
Mercy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mercy" by Duffy: 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 G, 130 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Mercy”
- Can I sing "Mercy" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Mercy" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mercy" by Duffy in?
- The backing track is in G at 130 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Mercy" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Mercy"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mercy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Mercy" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Mercy"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Mercy"?
- "Mercy" was originally performed by Duffy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Duffy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Duffy: "Stepping Stone", "Warwick Avenue". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mercy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mercy" by Duffy. 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 "Mercy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Mercy" 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.
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