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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Mess Is Mine" by Vance Joy in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Mess Is Mine"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Mess Is Mine" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 105 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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