A Beautiful Mess

by Jason Mraz
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Lyrics

You got the (E)best of both worlds;

you’re the kind of girl who can (F#m7)take down a man

and (A)lift him back up a (B)gain.

You are strong but you’re need y.

(G#m7)Hum ble but you’re greed y,

(F#m7)based on your bod y lan guage and shod dy (A)cur sive I’ve been read (B)ing.

Your (E)style is quite se lec tive, though your (G#m7)mind is rath er reck less.

Well, I (F#m7)guess it just sug gests that this is (A)just what hap pi (B)ness is.

And what a beau ti ful mess

this is.

But it’s like

we’re pick ing up trash

(B)in

dress es.

Well, it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write

kind of turn

them (A)selves in to knives.

And don’t

mind my nerve.

te ous You could call it fic tion, but I like be ing sub merged that in we your (A)con in tra dic tions, dear.

’Cause (A)here

we are,

(A)here

we

(E)are.

Al though

you’re bi ased, I (G#m7)love your ad vice.

Your (F#m7)come backs, they’re quick and prob a bly have to (A)do with your in se (B)cu ri ties.

There’s no shame in be ing cra zy, de (G#m7)pend ing on how you take these (F#m7)words I’m par a phras ing, this re (A)la tion ship we’re stag ing.

here we are.

Here we are.

Here we are.

Here we are.

Here we are.

Here we are.

Here we are.

Here we are.

Here we are.

We’re still (B)here.

What a beau ti ful mess

this is.

Well, it’s like

tak ing a guess when the (B)on ly an swer is yes.

Through

time less words and price less pic tures, we’ll fly like birds

not of (B)this earth.

And tides, they turn and heart dis fig ure, but that’s no con cern

when we’re (A)wound ed to geth (B)er.

And we tore our dress es and stained our shirts, but it’s nice to day;

oh, the (A)wait was so (B)worth it.

A Beautiful Mess — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Beautiful Mess" by Jason Mraz: 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 E, 60 BPM.

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

About “A Beautiful Mess”

What key is "A Beautiful Mess" by Jason Mraz played in?
A Beautiful Mess is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Beautiful Mess"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Beautiful Mess" 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 "A Beautiful Mess"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Beautiful Mess"?
"A Beautiful Mess" was originally performed by Jason Mraz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Beautiful Mess"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, E, F#, F#m7, G#m7.
What other songs by Jason Mraz can I play here?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Beautiful Mess" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Beautiful Mess" by Jason Mraz. 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 "A Beautiful Mess" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "A Beautiful Mess" 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.