(Eb7)Ah, you can (Eb13)talk a bout the pit, bar be cue, the band was jum pin’, the peo ple too.
Ah, (Ab9)mess a round,
they do in’ the (Eb6)mess a round,
they do in’ the (Bb9)mess a round,
(Ab9)ev ’ry bod y do in’ the mess a (Eb6)round.
Ah, (Eb13)band’s ev ’ry bod gon y na was play juiced, from you can nine bet your to one.
soul.
Ev ’ry They bod did y the here’s boo gie gon woo na gie with have a stead some y fun roll.
do in’ the They mess a round,
ah, they do in’ the (Eb6)mess a round,
they do in’ the (Bb9)mess a round,
(Ab9)ev ’ry bod y do in’ the mess a (Eb6)round.
Now, ah, (Eb13)see when that I girl say stop, with don’t that you move a peg.
ring When I she say knows how go, to just ah, shake shake that your thing, leg and do the mess mess a round, round,
I de clare, do the (Eb6)mess a round.
Yeah, Ah, do the (Bb9)mess mess a a round, round, (Ab9)ev ’ry bod y’s do in’ the mess a (Eb6)round.
Now let me have it there boy
Now you got it boy...
Yeah,
ah, mess around...
Go on, mess around.
Mess around, boy!
Now this (Eb)- round.
Mess Around — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Mess Around" by Ray Charles: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 148 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Mess Around”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Mess Around" by Ray Charles in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 148 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 "Mess Around" 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 "Mess Around"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Mess Around", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Mess Around" 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 "Mess Around"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Mess Around"?
- "Mess Around" was originally performed by Ray Charles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ray Charles are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ray Charles: "A Song For You", "A Song For You", "Georgia On My Mind". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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