At the mercy
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C7
At the mercy, at the mercy
D+ D
At the mercy of a busy road
D(b5) D6
Who can handle such a heavy load?
Em Em(b5)
At the mercy, at the mercy
D+ D
At the mercy of a busy day
D(b5) G7/D D
We can think of nothing more to say
D F#m Bm
If you show me love I won't refuse
Bm(b5) G
I know you'd never make me choose
D/F# F#7/E Bm D Bm/C# Bm
Between the love I've got and the love I'd lose
Bm(b5) Bm
Sometimes I'd rather run and hide
Bm(b5) Bm
Then stay and face the fear inside
C7
At the mercy, at the mercy
D+ D
At the mercy of a busy day
D(b5) D6
Who can bear to turn their head away?
Em Em(b5)
At the mercy, at the mercy
D+ D
At the mercy of a busy road
D(b5) G7/D D
We can watch the universe explode
D A G D G D A
D A/C# G/B D/A G D/F# A/E D
D F#m Bm
If you take me up I won't say no
Bm(b5) G
I guess you'd rather see me grow
D/F# F#7/E Bm D Bm/C# Bm
Into a better man than the one you know
Bm(b5) Bm
Sometimes my head is hanging low
Bm(b5) Bm
It's time to get on with the show
C7
At the mercy, at the mercy
D+ D
At the mercy of a busy day
D(b5) G7/D D
I can think of nothing more to say
How to play At the mercy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.