Other arrangements of Mercy Came Running
Pick a learning view.
Once there was a (Bb)ho ly place,
ev i dence of (Bb)God’s em brace;
and I can al most see mer cy’s face
(Eb)pressed a gainst the veil.
Look ing down with (Bb)long ing eyes,
mer cy must have (Bb)re al ized
that once His blood was (Bb)sac ri ficed
it (Eb)free dom would pre vail.
And as the (Cm7)sky grew the dark
and the (Bb)earth be gan to shake,
with (Bb)jus tice no (F7)long er in the (Eb)way,
mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Gm7)set free,
(F)past all my fail ures to the (Bb)point of my (Fsus)need.
When the (Eb)sin that I car ried was all I (Gm7)could (Fsus)see,
and when I (Eb)could not reach mer cy, (Cm7)mer cy came a run nin’ (Eb)to me.
Once there was a (Bb)bro ken heart,
way too dence man (Bb)from the start;
and all the years left it torn a part,
(Eb)hope less and a fraid.
Walls I nev er (Bb)meant to build
left this pris ’ner (Bb)un ful filled.
that Free dom called but (Bb)e ven still
it (Eb)seemed so far a way.
And I was (Cm7)bound by the chains
from the (Bb)wag es of my sin,
and (Bb)just when I (F7)felt like giv in’ (Eb)in,
mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Gm7)set free,
(F)past all my fail ures to the (Bb)point of my (Fsus)need.
When the (Eb)sin that I car ried was all I (Gm7)could (Fsus)see,
and when I (Eb)could not reach mer cy, (Cm7)mer cy came a run nin’ (Eb)to me.
Some (Ab)times (Gbmaj7)I
still (Ab)feel (Gbmaj7)so (Bb)far,
so far from where I real ly should be.
He (Ab)gen (Gbmaj7)tly
calls (Ab)to (Bbm)my (Fsus)heart
just to re (F)mind me: (F)Mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Am7)set free,
(G)past all my fail (C)ures to the (C)point of my (Gsus)need.
When the (F)sin that I car ried was all I (Am7)could (Gsus)see,
and when I (F)could not reach mer cy, (Dm7)mer cy came, (F)mer cy came a run nin’ like a pris ’ner (Am7)set free,
(G)past all my fail (C)ures to the (C)point of my (Gsus)need.
When the (F)sin that I car ried was all I (Am7)could (Gsus)see,
and when I (F)could not reach mer cy, (Dm7)mer cy came, (F)mer cy came a run nin’ (Dm7)mer cy came, (F)mer cy came a run nin’.
Mercy Came Running — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mercy Came Running" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Mercy Came Running”
- Can I play "Mercy Came Running" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Mercy Came Running" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mercy Came Running" by Phillips, Craig & Dean played in?
- Mercy Came Running is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mercy Came Running"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mercy Came Running" 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 Came Running"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mercy Came Running"?
- "Mercy Came Running" was originally performed by Phillips, Craig & Dean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mercy Came Running"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bbm, Bbsus4, C, Cm7, Dm7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Phillips, Craig & Dean can I play here?
- Try "SAVED THE DAY", "CALL HIS NAME JESUS", "FAVORITE SONG OF ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mercy Came Running"?
- 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 Came Running" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mercy Came Running"?
- 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 Came Running" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.