Other arrangements of Mercy, Mercy Me
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
1 person has learned this song
Watch "Mercy, Mercy Me" by Marvin Gaye in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Mercy, Mercy Me”
- Can I learn "Mercy, Mercy Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Mercy, Mercy Me" with hands-separate practice in E at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Mercy, Mercy Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Mercy, Mercy Me"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Mercy, Mercy Me" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
More piano songs by Marvin Gaye
See all Marvin Gaye songs →More songs you might like
GOT TO GIVE IT UP
Marvin Gaye
TOO BUSY THINKING ABOUT MY BABY
Marvin Gaye
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
Marvin Gaye
HOW SWEET IT IS
Marvin Gaye
YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY
Marvin Gaye
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
Marvin Gaye
FORREST GUMP
Frank Ocean
STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE
The Four Tops
MacARTHUR PARK
Donna Summer
I Heard It Through The Grape Vine
Marvin Gaye
LET'S GET IT ON
Marvin Gaye
IT TAKES TWO
Marvin Gaye