Learn "MERCY, MERCY ME" by Michael McDonald on Piano

Master "MERCY, MERCY ME" by Michael McDonald with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of E at 182 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 182 BPM.

Lyrics

Oh, mer cy mer cy me. Oh, things ain’t what they used to be, no, no. where did all the blue skies go? Poi son is the wind that blows from the north and south and east, and so, oh, mer cy mer cy me. Oh, things ain’t what they used to be. No, no, oil wast ed on the o cean and a bove our seas, fish full of mer cu ry. Oh, mer cy mer cy me. Oh, things ain’t what they used to be. Ra di a tion un der ground and in the sky, an i mals and birds are dy ing. No, no, no. My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, ooh. Oh, mer cy mer cy me. Oh, things ain’t what they used (Ab)to be. (Gm7)What a bout this o ver crowd ed land; how much more a buse from man can she stand?

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
E
Tempo
182 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Mercy, Mercy Me" on Piano

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.