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(Em)Talk in’ like we (C)used to (G)do,
(Em)it was al ways (C)me and you.
(Em)Shap in’ up and (C)ship pin’ (G)out,
(Em)check me in and (C)check me out.
You’re the (Em)you like walk in’ (C)in the (G)rain?
When you (Em)think of love, do you (C)think of (G)pain?
You (Em)You can tell me (C)what you (G)see,
but (Em)I will choose what (C)I be lieve.
Well, hold on (C)dar lin’.
This bod y is yours, this bod y is yours and mine.
Well, hold on my (C)dar lin’.
This mess was yours,
now your mess is mine.
Ahh, (Em)ooh,
your (C)mess is (G)mine.
(Em)See you in the (C)mar ket (G)place
(Em)walk in’ ’round at (C)eight A.
M.
(Em)Got two hours be (C)fore my (G)flight,
(Em)luck be on my (C)side to night.
You’re the (Em)rea son that I (C)feel so (G)strong,
When the (Em)rea son that I’m you (C)hang in’ (G)on.
You (Em)know you gave me (C)all the (G)time
but (Em)did I give e (C)nough of mine?
Well, hold on (C)dar lin’.
This bod y is yours, this bod y is yours and mine.
Well, hold on my (C)dar lin’.
This mess was yours,
now your mess is mine.
Ahh, (Em)ooh,
your (C)mess is (G)mine.
(Em)Ooh,
your mess is mine.
Your (C)mess is (G)mine.
(Em)Bring me to your house and tell me, (G)“Sor ry for the mess.” Hey, I don’t mind.
You’re (G)talk in’ in your sleep, out of time.
Well, you (G)still make sense to me.
Your mess is mine.
Ahh, (Em)ooh,
(Em)ooh,
your mess is mine.
This (C)bod y’s (G)yours and this bod y’s mine.
(Em)Ooh,
your mess is mine.
Your (C)mess is (G)mine.
Mess Is Mine — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Mess Is Mine" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 105 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to solidify your four-chord confidence in the key of G, cycling through G, Em, C, and D — the classic I–vi–IV–V family that shows up everywhere in rock and pop.
Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, meaning you'll mostly anchor on one low note while your right hand voices the chords above, so start hands-separate to lock in that steady left-hand foundation before layering the right.
At 105 BPM the tempo is moderate but the ballad feel means every note rings out clearly, so sloppy transitions — especially moving from C up to D — will be obvious.
Practice that C-to-D shift slowly until your fingers land together without hesitation.
Once both hands feel comfortable alone, combine them at around 70 BPM and nudge the tempo up gradually.
Keep your wrist relaxed through the repeated chord patterns; tension sneaks in fast on songs with a lot of repetition.
This is the piece that'll make your I–vi–IV–V changes feel automatic, and that muscle memory pays off in dozens of songs ahead.
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About “Mess Is Mine”
- Why does "Mess Is Mine" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Mess Is Mine".
- What key is "Mess Is Mine" by Vance Joy played in?
- Mess Is Mine is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mess Is Mine"?
- The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mess Is Mine" 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 Is Mine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mess Is Mine"?
- "Mess Is Mine" was originally performed by Vance Joy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mess Is Mine"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Vance Joy can I play here?
- Try "LAY IT ON ME", "SATURDAY SUN", "RIPTIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Mess Is Mine"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Mess Is Mine".
- Can I see all the notes in "Mess Is Mine"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 105 BPM.
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