What key is "Mercy" in?

"Mercy" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of B with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Mercy" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Mercy" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Mercy"?

This arrangement of "Mercy" uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, G.

How long does it take to learn "Mercy" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Mmm,

mmm,

mmm.

Mmm,

mmm,

mmm.

You’ve got a hold of me,

don’t e ven (A)know your pow er.

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

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

I can’t take an y more.

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

Take it (Bm)eas y on my heart.

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

you keep (Bm)tear in’ me a 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 (A)near you ba by.

Heart o pen, tes ti fy.

Tell me that (A)I’m not cra zy.

I’m not ask in’ for a lot,

just that you’re (A)hon est with me.

And my pride is all I got.

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

Take it (Bm)eas y on my heart.

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

you keep (Bm)tear in’ me a part.

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

I’m a (Bm)pup pet on your string.

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

I need (Bm)you to set me free.

Would you please have mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart?

Would you please have mer cy,

mer cy

on my heart.

Con (G)sum in’ all the air (Bm)in side my lungs.

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

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

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

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

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

Oh, please have (Bm)you to set me 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 by Shawn Mendes

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mercy”

What key is "Mercy" in?: "Mercy" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of B with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Mercy" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Mercy" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Mercy"?: This arrangement of "Mercy" uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Mercy" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.