Mercy Chords
Learn to play “Mercy” by Duffy on guitar — played in the key of G, using Em, G, Bm and A. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Mercy
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About Mercy
“Mercy” by Duffy is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Em, G, Bm, A, Bm7 and D — with the progression centred on Em, G and Bm. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Mercy — FAQ
What key is “Mercy” in?
“Mercy” by Duffy is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Mercy”?
“Mercy” uses 6 chords: Em, G, Bm, A, Bm7 and D.
Is “Mercy” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Mercy” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Mercy”?
“Mercy” is performed by Duffy.
Is there a play-along video for “Mercy”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Mercy”?
“Mercy” is categorised as Pop.
