Mercy

by Duffy
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Lyrics

Ah, ha.

(A)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) Whoa, huh.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) Mer cy.

(D13)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) Well.

(A)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) Uh, huh.

(E)Bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, (A)yeah, yeah, yeah.

Lis ten, now I love you,

but I got to stay the true.

My mor als got me on my (D13)knees; that I’m beg ging you, please stop play ing games.

(A)hand, just like “ooh.” I don’t know what this is, but you got me good, just like you said you would.

Oh, Lawd!

I don’t know what you do, but you do it well; I’m un der your (A)spell.

You got me beg ging you for mer cy.

Why won’t you re lease me?

Lord, I’m beg ging for mer cy.

Why won’t you re (A)lease me?

I said, re lease me.

(D)Please, please, re (A)lease, re lease me.

Lis ten, now you think that I,

I be some thing on the side,

but you got got to un der (D13)stand that I need a wo man who will take my (A)hand, just like “ooh.” I don’t know what this is, but you got me good, just like you said you would.

Oh, Lawd!

I don’t know what you do, but you do it well; I’m un der your (A)spell.

You got me beg ging you for mer cy.

Why won’t you re lease me?

Lord, I’m beg ging for mer cy.

Come on and re (A)lease me?

I said, re lease me.

(D)Please, please, re (A)lease, re lease me.

Lis ten, now you think that Lis ten, girl, now: You got me beg gin’, (beg gin’ you for mer cy).

You got me beg gin’, (beg gin’ you for mer cy).

(CN.C.)You got me beg gin’, you got me beg gin’, you got me beg gin’, (E)(Oh,

(A)yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.)

(D13)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.

(A)Yeah, yeah, yeah.)

(E)(Bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, (A)yeah, yeah, yeah.) Lis ten, lis ten, lis ten.

You got me beg gin’, (beg gin’ you for mer cy).

You got me beg gin’, (beg gin’ you for mer cy).

(CN.C.)You got me beg gin’, you got me beg gin’, you got me beg gin’, (E)(Oh,

(A)yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.)

(D13)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.

(A)Yeah, yeah, yeah.)

(E)(Bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, bom, (A)yeah, yeah, yeah.) Lis ten, lis ten, lis ten.

(E)(Please

re (A)lease, re lease me.)

(E)(Please

re (A)lease, re lease me.)

(E)(Please

re (A)lease, re lease me.)

Mercy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mercy" by Duffy: 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 A, 152 BPM.

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

About “Mercy”

What key is "Mercy" by Duffy played in?
Mercy is arranged in the key of A 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 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mercy" 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 "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 Duffy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mercy"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, C, D, Ddom, E.
What other songs by Duffy can I play here?
Try "MERCY", "SYRUP & HONEY", "Mercy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mercy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mercy" by Duffy. 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 "Mercy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Mercy" 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.