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 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Mess Around" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 140 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”

Can I play "Mess Around" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Mess Around" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 140 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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Mess Around"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Mess Around" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Mess Around"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mess Around" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.