Mercy
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Simplificar
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
(I personally find It easier to slide up and down the fretboard
during the verses, however in the music video Erik uses a traditional A
on the second fret)
A E G# F#m B
e|--------------------2-----2---------|
B|--------------------2-----4---------|
G|--6-----1-----5-----2-----4---------|
D|--7-----2-----6-----4-----4---------|
A|--7-----2-----6-----------2---------|
E|--5-----0-----4---------------------|
[Verse 1]
A E G#7
If you wake up and feel unamused by the birds and their chirping
A E G#7
Why bother pretending they're welcome? Just to spare their feelings?
[Chorus]
F#m7
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
B7
I say who needs it
F#m7
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
B7 Cdim
Oh who cares?
[Verse 2]
A E G#7
If you've sat down, to inspect mess on your table and shuddered
A E G#7
Why not just abuse the waitress 'til you've regained hunger?
[Chorus]
F#m7
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
B7
I say who needs it
F#m7
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
B7 Cdim
Oh who cares?
[Solo]
F#m A C#/G#
Amaj7 E G#
[Verse 3]
Amaj7 E6 G#7
If you find out, the woman you've drowned doesn't float like a mallard
Amaj7 E6 G#7
Why bother clearing her name? It won't wring out the water
[Chorus]
F#m7
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
B7
I say who needs it
F#m7
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
B7 Cdim
Oh who cares?
[Outro] (Repeat Until End)
F#m B
How to play Mercy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.