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Ah, you can talk a say, y the pit you can bar be cue, when I the band was jump in’, woo gie with the peo ple, too.
Ah do the (F7)Mess A round,
they’re do in’ the (C)Mess A round.
They’re do in’ the (Dm7)Mess A (G7)round,
(Dm7)ev ’ry bod y’s (G9)do in’ the Mess A (C)round.
Ah, when ev ’ry that y was juiced, don’t you bet your soul, when ev they did the boo gie just na with a stead y roll.
They in’ the (F7)Mess A round,
they’re do in’ the (C)Mess A round.
They’re do in’ the (Dm7)Mess A (G7)round,
(Dm7)ev ’ry bod y’s (G9)do in’ the Mess A (C)round.
Now, this (C)round.
Mess Around — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mess Around" by Ray Charles: 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 C, 135 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mess Around”
- What key is "Mess Around" by Ray Charles played in?
- Mess Around is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mess Around"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mess Around" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mess Around"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mess Around"?
- "Mess Around" was originally performed by Ray Charles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mess Around"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, C6, C7, C9, Db9, Dm7, F7, F9, +2 more.
- What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
- Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mess Around" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mess Around" by Ray Charles. 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 "Mess Around" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Mess Around" 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.