Mercy

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

Mmm,

mmm,

mmm.

Mmm,

mmm,

mmm.

You’ve got a hold of me,

don’t e ven (D)know your pow er.

I stand a hun dred feet but I fall when (D)I’m a round you.

Show me an o pen door, then you go and (D)slam it on me.

I can’t take an y more.

I’m say in’ (D)ba by, please have (Am)mer cy on me.

Take it (Em)eas y on my (D)heart.

E ven though you don’t (Am)mean to hurt me,

you keep (Em)tear in’ me a (D)part.

Would you please have mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart?

Would you please have mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart?

I’d drive through the night

just to be (D)near you ba by.

Heart o pen, tes ti fy.

Tell me that (D)I’m not cra zy.

I’m not ask in’ for a lot,

just that you’re (D)hon est with me.

And my pride is all I got.

I’m say in’ (D)ba by, please have (Am)mer cy on me.

Take it (Em)eas y on my (D)heart.

E ven though you don’t (Am)mean to hurt me,

you keep (Em)tear in’ me a (D)part.

Would you please have (Am)mer cy on me?

I’m a (Em)pup pet on your (D)string.

And e ven though you got (Am)good in ten tions,

I need (Em)you to set me (D)free.

Would you please have mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart?

Would you please have mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart?

Con (C)sum in’ all the air (Em)in side my lungs.

(G)Rip pin’ all the skin (D)from off my bones.

(C)I’m pre pared to sac (Em)ri fice my life, I would (G)glad ly do it twice.

Con (C)sum in’ all the air (Em)in side my lungs.

(G)Rip pin’ all the skin (D)from off my bones.

(C)I’m pre pared to sac (Em)ri fice my life, I would (G)glad ly do it twice.

Con (G)glad ly do it twice.

Oh, please have (Em)you to set me (D)free.

I’m beg gin’ you for mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart.

I’m beg gin’ you for mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart.

Mmm,

mmm,

mmm.

Mercy — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Mercy" by Shawn Mendes in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 138 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Mercy”

Can I learn "Mercy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Mercy" with hands-separate practice in E at 138 BPM.
What key is "Mercy" by Shawn Mendes played in?
Mercy 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 "Mercy"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mercy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Mercy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mercy"?
"Mercy" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Mercy"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Mercy" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Mercy"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Mercy" is in the key of E at 138 BPM.