Have Mercy
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Intro: E
[Verso 1]
E
Ain't gonna talking, gonna walking 'til they break me down
B
No, didn't do it, now I'm saying we're coming around
E A
Well, have mercy on me, that word don't mean a thing
E B7 E
I was on my way out, just need to grab a couple of things
[Refrão]
A E
Have mercy on you, have mercy on me
B B7 A F# E
Take a head that's blinded upon the sea
A E
Now I'm a bit flying, it's the truth
B7 A F# E
Oh, have mercy on me, oh, have mercy on you
[Verso 2]
Well, the world will crumble on top of itself if don't learn to forget
B
I'd be lying if I told you that you were the first person come and tried to tell me how to live
E A
Well, I ain't saying I did what you think but people tend to bend the rose with a brick
E B7 E
If they let them to hit you by now turn to the other way
[Refrão]
A E
Have mercy on you, have mercy on me
B B7 A F# E
Take a head that's blinded upon the sea
A E
Now I'm a bit flying, it's the truth
B7 A F# E
Oh, have mercy on me, oh, have mercy on you
GUITAR SOLO:
A E B B7 A F# E
A E B B7 A F# E
[Verso 3]
Oh, I see now my time is up they want me now, but you cold my blood
B
I've done this before, I'll probably do it again
E A
Will you say I got one question, son or ever heard I'll keep my gun?
E B7 E
Here in my hands same place, it's always there
[Refrão]
A E
Oh, have mercy on you, oh, have mercy on me
B B7 A F# E
Take a head that's blinded upon the sea
A E
I'm now a bit flying, it's the truth
B7 A F# E
Oh, have mercy on me, oh, have mercy on you
B A G F# E
Oh, have mercy on me, oh, have mercy on you
How to play Have Mercy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.