Can a complete beginner play "Mercy"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Mercy" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Mercy"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mercy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Mercy — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Mercy" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 140 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: B
Tempo: 140 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Shawn Mendes

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How to Play "Mercy" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.