Mercy On Me

by Christina Aguilera
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Lyrics

(Lord, have mer cy on my soul,

for I have walked a sin ful road,

and I’m down on my (E7)knees; Lord, have mer cy on me (Am)please.)

Je sus, I must con fess

that in all my lone li ness,

I’ve for (Am)sak en and I’ve sinned,

leav in’ (E7)frag ments of a man so bro (Am)ken.

I could tell You what I’ve (Am)done;

or, should I tell You where I went wrong?

Well, the more that I start have to (Am)play, yeah, and the dev my de ceit ful e vil (E7)ways keep grow in’ strong er I by the (Am)day.

(CN.C.)Oh Lord, have mer cy (C)on

my soul,

for I have walked a sin

ful road.

So I’m gon na get down on my (Am)knees, beg for give ness to help set me (E7)free.

Lord, have mer cy on me, (Am)please.

Moth er Mar y, full of (Am)grace,

or, in my weak ness, I’ve I lost faith.

I’ve been care less and I have been (Am)warned, yeah, and the dev il in side me is vil (E7)torn.

God bless the man that I have the (Am)scorned.

(CN.C.)Oh Lord, have mer cy (C)on

my soul,

for I have walked a sin

ful road.

So I’m gon na get down on my (Am)knees, beg for give ness to help set me (E7)free.

Lord, have mer cy on me, (Am)please.

Moth er Mar y, full of

So don’t let me fool a round no more;

send Your an gels down to (Dm)guide me through that door.

Well, I’ve gone and con fessed my re (Am)grets, and I pray I’m not held in con (E7)tempt.

I’m so lost and I (Am)need You to help me re pent.

Oh Lord, have mer cy on

my soul,

yeah.

Oh, I’m (Dm)beg gin’, I’m plead in’, I’m need in’, I want you to know,

oh yeah.

So I’m (Am)down up on my knees;

oh (E7)Lord, I need for give ness,

I need for give ness

from (Am)You.

Mercy On Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Mercy On 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 A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Mercy On Me”

Why does "Mercy On 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 On Me".
What key is "Mercy On Me" by Christina Aguilera played in?
Mercy On Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mercy On Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mercy On 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 On Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mercy On Me"?
"Mercy On Me" was originally performed by Christina Aguilera. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mercy On Me"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, Dm, E7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Christina Aguilera can I play here?
Try "KEEP ON SINGIN' MY SONG", "WALK AWAY", "SHOW ME HOW YOU BURLESQUE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Mercy On 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 On Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Mercy On 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 A at 120 BPM.