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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 D

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

Verse1
  G#maj7Woah, Ah, MerG#maj7cy, Mercy Me         Ah, Fm7ThingsFm7 Ain't What They Used To Be
  A#m7     Where Did AA#m7ll The Blue Skies Go?    PoisonD# Is The Wind That Blows
  D#   From The North And South And East
  G#maj7      Woah, Ah, MerG#maj7cy, Mercy Me         Ah, Fm7ThingsFm7 Ain't What They Used To Be
  A#m7         OiA#m7l Wasted On The Ocean And Upon Our D#Seas Fish Full Of Mercury              D#​

Verse2
  G#maj7Woah, Ah, MerG#maj7cy, Mercy Me         Ah, Fm7ThingsFm7 Ain't What They Used To Be
  A#m7      RA#m7adiation Underground And In The Sky AniD#mals And Birds Who Live NearbyD# Are Dying
  G#maj7   Woah, Ah, MeG#maj7rcy, Mercy Me         Ah,Fm7 ThingFm7s Ain't What They Used To Be       A#m7​
WhA#m7at About This Overcrowded Land? How MuchD# More Abuse From Man Can She Stand?                   D#​

Ad-Libs
Ooh, WooG#maj7 Oh,  Na, NG#maj7a,      Na, Fm7Na,  My SweetFm7 Lord   Na   Na  Na NaA#m7   Na   NaA#m7 Na
  D#Na Na   My Sweet Lord      D#​

Instruments
  Amaj7   Amaj7   F#m9   F#m9
  Bm7   Bm7   E   E

Instruments (Fade Out)
  Dm9   Dm9   Dm9   Dm9  [x3]
  Dm9   C Bm7   F#7(sus4)   B(#5)
  Em
Also available in: Bb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

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

The chords for Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology) are: D, D#, G#maj7, Fm7, A#m7, Amaj7, F#m9, Bm7, E, Dm9, C, F#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: D, D#, G#maj7, Fm7, A#m7, Amaj7, F#m9, Bm7, E, Dm9, C, F#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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