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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mercy, Mercy Me" by Marvin Gaye: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Mercy, Mercy Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mercy, Mercy Me" by Marvin Gaye. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Mercy, Mercy Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Mercy, Mercy Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.