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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Mess Is Mine" by Vance Joy 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 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”
- Can I learn "Mess Is Mine" 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 Is Mine" with hands-separate practice in G at 105 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Mess Is Mine"?
- 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 Is Mine" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Mess Is Mine"?
- 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 Is Mine" is in the key of G at 105 BPM.
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