Lyrics
Ah, you can (C7)talk a bout y the pit you can bar be cue, the band was jump gie in’, gie with the peo ple, too.
Ah They the (F7)Mess A round,
they’re do in’ the (C7)Mess A round.
They’re do in’ the (G7)Mess A round,
ev ’ry bod y’s do in’ the Mess A (C6)round.
Ah when (C7)ev ’ry bod y was juiced, don’t you bet your soul, they did the “Go,” gie just gie with a your stead y roll.
do the (F7)Mess A round,
they’re do in’ the (C7)Mess A round.
They’re do in’ the (G7)Mess A round,
ev ’ry bod y’s do in’ the Mess A (C6)round.
Now this (C6)round.
Mess Around by Ray Charles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Mess Around”
- What key is "Mess Around" in?
- "Mess Around" by Ray Charles is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Mess Around" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Mess Around" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Mess Around" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.