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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mercury Blues" by Alan Jackson: 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 F, 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”
- What key is "Mercury Blues" by Alan Jackson played in?
- Mercury Blues is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mercury Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mercury Blues" by Alan Jackson. 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 "Mercury Blues" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Mercury Blues" 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.