Mysterious Ways

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Lyrics

(Bb)John ny take a walk with your (Ebno3)sis ter the moon.

Let her (Bb)pale a light the in to (Fno3d)fill up your room.

You’ve been (Bb)liv ing un der ground, eat ing from a can.

You’ve been (Bb)run ning a way from what you (Bb)don’t un der stand.

Oh.

She’s slip py.

You’re slid ing down.

She’ll be there when you hit the ground.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

Oh.

(Bb)John ny take a dive with your (Ebno3)sis ter in the Let her (Bb)talk a bout the things you (Fno3d)can’t ex your plain.

You’ve To (Bb)touch is to heal.

ground, To is from to steal.

If you (Bb)want to kiss the from bet ter (Bb)learn how to kneel.

Oh.

She’s the wave.

She turns the tide.

She sees a man in side the child.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

She moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

Oh.

(Ab)te ri ous ways, yeah.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

Lift my days,

(Ab)light up my nights, oh.

One day you’ll look

back and you’ll see

where you were held

how by this love.

While you could stand,

there you could move on this mo ment, (Ab)fol low this feel ing.

It’s al right, it’s al right, We move through (Ab)mir a cle days.

It’s al right, it’s al right, it’s al right.

Spir it moves in mys (Ab)te ri ous ways.

She moves with it.

She moves with it.

Lift my days and (Ab)light up my nights, oh.

Mysterious Ways — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mysterious Ways" by U2: 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 Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Mysterious Ways”

What key is "Mysterious Ways" by U2 played in?
Mysterious Ways is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mysterious Ways"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mysterious Ways" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Mysterious Ways"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mysterious Ways"?
"Mysterious Ways" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mysterious Ways"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, C, Db, Eb, Ebpow, +1 more.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mysterious Ways" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mysterious Ways" by U2. 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 "Mysterious Ways" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Mysterious Ways" 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.