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If (F5)I had mon ey I tell you what I’d do, I’d go down town and buy a Mer cur y or two.
I’m (Bb)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m (F5)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
The girl I love, I stole her from a friend.
He got luck y, stole her back a gain ’cause she’d (Bb)known he had a Mer cur y.
She’d (F)known he had a Mer cur y.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
(F5)I had mon ey I tell you what I’d do, I’d go down town and buy a Mer cur y or two.
I’m (Bb)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m (F5)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
The girl I love, I stole her from a friend.
He got luck y, stole her back a gain ’cause she’d (Bb)known he had a Mer cur y.
She’d (F)known he had a Mer cur y.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
Hey, by now ma ma, you look n’t so fine She bought her rid in’ ’round c’ry, in your Mer c’ry For ty nine.
I’m (Bb)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m (F)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
My ba by went out.
ma, she did n’t stay long.
She bought her self a Mer c’ry, come a cruis in’ For home.
nine.
I’m (Bb)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m (F)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
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If (F5)I had mon ey I tell you what I’d do, I’d go down town and buy a Mer cur y or two.
I’m (Bb)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m (F5)cra zy ’bout a Mer cur y.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
I’m gon na (Dm)buy me a Mer cur y and (C)cruise it up and down the road.
Mercury Blues — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mercury Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 170 BPM.
This arrangement is a fantastic workout for your left hand — that octave bass pattern at 170 BPM demands real accuracy, so start at around half tempo and lock in the spacing before you chase speed.
Your five chords (Bb, C, Dm, F, and an F power chord) sit close together on the keyboard, but the Bb shape is the one that'll trip you up most because of the two flats; make sure your thumb and fingers land together cleanly every time.
Practice the Bb-to-F transition in isolation — it's the most common move here and needs to feel automatic.
Right hand can handle the melody while your left drives that bouncy, country-rock pulse, so work hands separately first until each feels easy on its own.
When you put them together, loop the first eight bars until the groove sits in your body, not just your head.
Once this clicks, you'll have real confidence with octave bass patterns and flat-key chord shapes — two skills that open up a huge range of repertoire beyond this song.
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About “Mercury Blues”
- Can I play "Mercury Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Mercury Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mercury Blues" by Alan Jackson played in?
- Mercury Blues is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mercury Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mercury Blues" 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 "Mercury Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mercury Blues"?
- "Mercury Blues" was originally performed by Alan Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mercury Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Fpow.
- What other songs by Alan Jackson can I play here?
- Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mercury Blues"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Mercury Blues" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mercury Blues"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mercury Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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