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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Mercy Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Mercy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Mercy Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Mercy Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Mercy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
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)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s emotional tone.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
G
C
G
F
Chorus
F
G
C
G
F
G
C
G
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
G
C
G
F
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
Am
F
C
G
Verse 3
C
G
Am
F
G – C
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.