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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mess Is Mine" by Vance Joy: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Mess Is Mine" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mess Is Mine" by Vance Joy. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Mess Is Mine" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mess Is Mine" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.