Mercy, Mercy Me

by Marvin Gaye
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Lyrics

Woo

Ah, mer cy, mer cy me.

Ah, 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.

Woo mer cy, mer cy me.

Ah, things ain’t what they used to be, no, no.

Oil di a the blue skies go?

Poi son is the wind that blows from the north and south and east.

Woo mer (F#m9)wast ed on the o ceans and up on our seas.

Fish full of mer cu ry.

Ah.

Oh, mer cy, mer cy me.

Ah, things ain’t what they used to be, no, no.

Ra di a the blue skies go?

Poi son is the wind that blows from the north and south and east.

Woo mer (F#m9)wast ed on the o ceans and up on our seas.

Fish full of mer cu ry.

Ah.

Oh, mer tion un der ground and in the (B7sus)sky.

An i mals and birds who live near by are (Emaj9)dy ing.

Oh mer

Woo

Ah, mer cy, mer cy me.

Ah, things ain’t what they used to be, no, no.

What di a the blue skies go?

Poi son is the wind that blows from the north and south and east.

Woo mer (F#m9)wast ed on the o ceans and up on our seas.

Fish full of mer cu ry.

Ah.

Oh, mer tion un der ground and in the (B7sus)sky.

An i mals and birds who live near by are (Emaj9)dy ing.

Oh mer a bout this o ver crowd ed land?

How much more a buse from man can she stand?

Mercy, Mercy Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Mercy, Mercy Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 100 BPM.

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

About “Mercy, Mercy Me

Why does "Mercy, Mercy Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Mercy, Mercy Me".
What key is "Mercy, Mercy Me" by Marvin Gaye 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 100 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 Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: B7, Bb7, Bbm9, C#m9, C7, Dm9, Eb, Emaj9, +3 more.
What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Mercy, Mercy Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM.

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