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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Mercy Came Running" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mercy Came Running"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mercy Came Running". Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.