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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Mess Around" by Ray Charles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Mess Around" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Mess Around" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Mess Around"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Mess Around" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Mess Around"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Mess Around" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.