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Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology)

Marvin Gaye

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) by Marvin Gaye in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  A   A   A#   A#

Verse1
  D#maj7Woah, Ah, MerD#maj7cy, Mercy Me         Ah, Cm7ThingsCm7 Ain't What They Used To Be
  Fm7     Where Did Fm7All The Blue Skies Go?    PoisA#on Is The Wind That Blows
  A#   From The North And South And East
  D#maj7      Woah, Ah, MerD#maj7cy, Mercy Me         Ah, Cm7ThingsCm7 Ain't What They Used To Be
  Fm7         OFm7il Wasted On The Ocean And Upon OuA#r Seas Fish Full Of Mercury            A#​

Verse2
  D#maj7Woah, Ah, MerD#maj7cy, Mercy Me         Ah, Cm7ThingsCm7 Ain't What They Used To Be
  Fm7      Fm7Radiation Underground And In The Sky AA#nimals And Birds Who Live NearA#by Are Dying
  D#maj7   Woah, Ah, MeD#maj7rcy, Mercy Me         Ah,Cm7 ThingCm7s Ain't What They Used To Be       Fm7​
WhFm7at About This Overcrowded Land? How MucA#h More Abuse From Man Can She Stand?                  A#​

Ad-Libs
Ooh, WooD#maj7 Oh,  Na, ND#maj7a,      Na, Cm7Na,  My SweetCm7 Lord   Na   Na  Na NaFm7   Na   NFm7a Na
  A#Na Na   My Sweet Lord      A#​

Instruments
  Emaj7   Emaj7   C#m9   C#m9
  F#m7   F#m7   B   B

Instruments (Fade Out)
  Am9   Am9   Am9   Am9  [x3]
  Am9   G F#m7   C#7(sus4)   F#(#5)
  Bm
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology)?

The chords for Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) are: A, A#, D#maj7, Cm7, Fm7, Emaj7, C#m9, F#m7, B, Am9, G, C#7(sus4)

What is the original key of Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology)?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology)?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) on ukulele?

Chord Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology)?

Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) uses 12 chords: A, A#, D#maj7, Cm7, Fm7, Emaj7, C#m9, F#m7, B, Am9, G, C#7(sus4)

What is the easiest way to play Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology)?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) released in?

Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology)?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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