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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Mess Around" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 135 BPM.
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About “Mess Around”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Mess Around" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mess Around" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Mess Around" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mess Around" is in the key of C at 135 BPM.
- What chords are in "Mess Around"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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