What key is "Mercy" in?

"Mercy" by Brett Young is in the key of E with a tempo of 160 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 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, E, +1 more.

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 Brett Young can I play here?

Try "In Case You Didn't Know". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(E)Mer cy,

(Esus2)why you got ta show up look in’ so (B)good just to (C#m7)hurt me?

(C#m7)Why you wan na stop this whole damn world from turn in’?

(E)Mer cy,

(Esus2)why you hang in’ on so tight if this ain’t work in’?

(C#m7)Why you wan na stop this flame if it’s still burn in’?

’Cause it’s still burn in’.

So, (C#m)if you’re gon na break my (Asus2)heart, just break it.

And (C#m)if you’re gon na take your (Asus2)shot, then take it, take it.

If you made up your (Asus2)mind, then make it, make this fast.

If you ev er loved me,

have (E)mer cy.

(Esus2)If you go out to night and get drunk and lone ly,

and (C#m7)wind up home a lone, please don’t call me

and say you miss me, no.

(C#m)If you’re gon na break my (Asus2)heart, just break it.

And (C#m)if you’re gon na take your (Asus2)shot, then take it, take it.

If you made up your (Asus2)mind, then make it, make this fast.

If you ev er loved me,

have (C#m7)mer cy.

(B)Whoa,

oh, have (C#m)mer cy.

(C#m)If you’re gon na break my (A)heart, just break it.

And (C#m)if you’re gon na take your (A)shot, take it, take it, whoa.

(Asus2)Mm,

if you ev er loved me,

have (E)mer cy.

Oh, have mer cy.

Oh,

have mer cy.

Have (E)mer cy.

Mercy by Brett Young

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 160 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mercy”

What key is "Mercy" in?: "Mercy" by Brett Young is in the key of E with a tempo of 160 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 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, E, +1 more.
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 Brett Young can I play here?: Try "In Case You Didn't Know". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.