Mercy Chords & Tabs | ChordSongs

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Key

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Mercy Chords – Guitar

A poignant ballad performed by Amanda Seyfried in the film “Les Misérables”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s emotional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

There was a time when men were kind

When their voices were soft

And their words inviting

There was a time when love was blind

And the world was a song

And the song was exciting

There was a time

Then it all went wrong

Chorus

I dreamed a dream in time gone by

When hope was high and life worth living

I dreamed that love would never die

I dreamed that God would be forgiving

Then I was young and unafraid

And dreams were made and used and wasted

There was no ransom to be paid

No song unsung, no wine untasted

Verse 2

But the tigers come at night

With their voices soft as thunder

As they tear your hope apart

As they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side

He filled my days with endless wonder

He took my childhood in his stride

But he was gone when autumn came

Chorus

[F]I dreamed a dream in time gone by
[G]When hope was high and life worth living
[C]I dreamed that love would never die
[G]I dreamed that God would be forgiving
[F]Then I was young and unafraid
[G]And dreams were made and used and wasted
[C]There was no ransom to be paid
[G]No song unsung, no wine untasted
[/verse]

Bridge

And still I dream he’ll come to me

That we will live the years together

But there are dreams that cannot be

And there are storms we cannot weather

Verse 3

I had a dream my life would be

So different from this hell I’m living

So different now from what it seemed

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

G C

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition slowly, as it’s a common change in this song. Let the last chord ring out at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mercy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mercy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mercy"?

It was written by Amanda Seyfried, and released in 2021.

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Key

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Mercy Chords – Ukulele

A poignant ballad performed by Amanda Seyfried in the film “Les Misérables”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s emotional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

There was a time when men were kind

When their voices were soft

And their words inviting

There was a time when love was blind

And the world was a song

And the song was exciting

There was a time

Then it all went wrong

Chorus

I dreamed a dream in time gone by

When hope was high and life worth living

I dreamed that love would never die

I dreamed that God would be forgiving

Then I was young and unafraid

And dreams were made and used and wasted

There was no ransom to be paid

No song unsung, no wine untasted

Verse 2

But the tigers come at night

With their voices soft as thunder

As they tear your hope apart

As they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side

He filled my days with endless wonder

He took my childhood in his stride

But he was gone when autumn came

Chorus

Bridge

And still I dream he’ll come to me

That we will live the years together

But there are dreams that cannot be

And there are storms we cannot weather

Verse 3

I had a dream my life would be

So different from this hell I’m living

So different now from what it seemed

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

G C

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition slowly, as it’s a common change in this song. Let the last chord ring out at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mercy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mercy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mercy"?

It was written by Amanda Seyfried, and released in 2021.

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Key

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Mercy Chords – Piano

A poignant ballad performed by Amanda Seyfried in the film “Les Misérables”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s emotional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

There was a time when men were kind

When their voices were soft

And their words inviting

There was a time when love was blind

And the world was a song

And the song was exciting

There was a time

Then it all went wrong

Chorus

I dreamed a dream in time gone by

When hope was high and life worth living

I dreamed that love would never die

I dreamed that God would be forgiving

Then I was young and unafraid

And dreams were made and used and wasted

There was no ransom to be paid

No song unsung, no wine untasted

Verse 2

But the tigers come at night

With their voices soft as thunder

As they tear your hope apart

As they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side

He filled my days with endless wonder

He took my childhood in his stride

But he was gone when autumn came

Chorus

Bridge

And still I dream he’ll come to me

That we will live the years together

But there are dreams that cannot be

And there are storms we cannot weather

Verse 3

I had a dream my life would be

So different from this hell I’m living

So different now from what it seemed

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

G C

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition slowly, as it’s a common change in this song. Let the last chord ring out at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mercy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mercy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mercy"?

It was written by Amanda Seyfried, and released in 2021.

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Key

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Mercy Chords – Banjo

A poignant ballad performed by Amanda Seyfried in the film “Les Misérables”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s emotional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

There was a time when men were kind

When their voices were soft

And their words inviting

There was a time when love was blind

And the world was a song

And the song was exciting

There was a time

Then it all went wrong

Chorus

I dreamed a dream in time gone by

When hope was high and life worth living

I dreamed that love would never die

I dreamed that God would be forgiving

Then I was young and unafraid

And dreams were made and used and wasted

There was no ransom to be paid

No song unsung, no wine untasted

Verse 2

But the tigers come at night

With their voices soft as thunder

As they tear your hope apart

As they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side

He filled my days with endless wonder

He took my childhood in his stride

But he was gone when autumn came

Chorus

Bridge

And still I dream he’ll come to me

That we will live the years together

But there are dreams that cannot be

And there are storms we cannot weather

Verse 3

I had a dream my life would be

So different from this hell I’m living

So different now from what it seemed

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

G C

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition slowly, as it’s a common change in this song. Let the last chord ring out at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mercy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mercy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mercy"?

It was written by Amanda Seyfried, and released in 2021.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Mercy Chords – Mandolin

A poignant ballad performed by Amanda Seyfried in the film “Les Misérables”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s emotional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

There was a time when men were kind

When their voices were soft

And their words inviting

There was a time when love was blind

And the world was a song

And the song was exciting

There was a time

Then it all went wrong

Chorus

I dreamed a dream in time gone by

When hope was high and life worth living

I dreamed that love would never die

I dreamed that God would be forgiving

Then I was young and unafraid

And dreams were made and used and wasted

There was no ransom to be paid

No song unsung, no wine untasted

Verse 2

But the tigers come at night

With their voices soft as thunder

As they tear your hope apart

As they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side

He filled my days with endless wonder

He took my childhood in his stride

But he was gone when autumn came

Chorus

Bridge

And still I dream he’ll come to me

That we will live the years together

But there are dreams that cannot be

And there are storms we cannot weather

Verse 3

I had a dream my life would be

So different from this hell I’m living

So different now from what it seemed

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

G C

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition slowly, as it’s a common change in this song. Let the last chord ring out at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mercy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mercy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mercy"?

It was written by Amanda Seyfried, and released in 2021.

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Ctap to play

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Key

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Mercy Chords – Harmonica

A poignant ballad performed by Amanda Seyfried in the film “Les Misérables”. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s emotional tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

There was a time when men were kind

When their voices were soft

And their words inviting

There was a time when love was blind

And the world was a song

And the song was exciting

There was a time

Then it all went wrong

Chorus

I dreamed a dream in time gone by

When hope was high and life worth living

I dreamed that love would never die

I dreamed that God would be forgiving

Then I was young and unafraid

And dreams were made and used and wasted

There was no ransom to be paid

No song unsung, no wine untasted

Verse 2

But the tigers come at night

With their voices soft as thunder

As they tear your hope apart

As they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side

He filled my days with endless wonder

He took my childhood in his stride

But he was gone when autumn came

Chorus

Bridge

And still I dream he’ll come to me

That we will live the years together

But there are dreams that cannot be

And there are storms we cannot weather

Verse 3

I had a dream my life would be

So different from this hell I’m living

So different now from what it seemed

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

G C

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition slowly, as it’s a common change in this song. Let the last chord ring out at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mercy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Mercy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Mercy"?

It was written by Amanda Seyfried, and released in 2021.

Mercy Chords – Guitar

Full Song

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Verse 3

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Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

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Who wrote "Mercy"?

Mercy Chords – Ukulele

Full Song

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Verse 3

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Who wrote "Mercy"?

Mercy Chords – Piano

Full Song

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Verse 3

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Mercy Chords – Banjo

Full Song

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Verse 3

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Who wrote "Mercy"?

Mercy Chords – Mandolin

Full Song

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Verse 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Mercy"?

Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

What key is "Mercy" in?

Who wrote "Mercy"?

Mercy Chords – Harmonica

Full Song

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Verse 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is "Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

What key is "Mercy" in?

Who wrote "Mercy"?

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