Other arrangements of Mercy, Mercy Me
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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?
Mercy, Mercy Me — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Mercy, Mercy Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 182 BPM.
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About “Mercy, Mercy Me”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mercy, Mercy Me" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mercy, Mercy Me" is in E.
- What key is "Mercy, Mercy Me" by Michael McDonald played in?
- Mercy, Mercy Me is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 182 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mercy, Mercy Me" 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, Mercy Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
- "Mercy, Mercy Me" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, B7, Bbm9, C#m, Cdom, Dm7, Emaj9, F#m9, +5 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Mercy, Mercy Me" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mercy, Mercy Me" is in the key of E at 182 BPM.
- What chords are in "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.