Mess Around

by Ray Charles
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Lyrics

Ah, you can (C7)talk a bout y the pit you can bar be cue, the band was jump boo gie in’, woo 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,” boo gie just woo 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

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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.

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