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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Mercy" by Duffy 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 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

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 A at 152 BPM.
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.
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 A at 152 BPM.

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