Mercy by Brett Young
Key: E · 144 BPM · 4/4
Mercy by Brett Young is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation: A-E-B-C#m. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | A-E-B-C#m |
| Capo 2 | D | G-D-A-Bm |
| Capo 4 | C | F-C-G-Am |
| Capo 7 | A | D-A-E-F#m |
Chord chart
- 0:00 E
- 0:17 B
- 0:20 C#m7
- 0:24 B
- 0:26 A
- 0:30 E
- 0:36 B
- 0:36 C#m7
- 0:42 B
- 0:43 Amaj7
- 0:46 B
- 0:50 C#m7
- 0:52 A
- 0:53 E
- 0:55 B
- 0:56 C#m7
- 0:58 A
- 1:00 E
- 1:01 B
- 1:03 C#m7
- 1:05 A
- 1:06 E
- 1:10 A
- 1:13 Bsus4
- 1:15 B
- 1:16 E
- 1:23 C#m7
- 1:29 B
- 1:30 A
- 1:33 B
- 1:36 C#m
- 1:38 A
- 1:40 E
- 1:41 B
- 1:43 C#m
- 1:45 A
- 1:46 E
- 1:48 B
- 1:50 C#m7
- 1:52 A
- 1:53 E
- 1:55 B
- 1:56 A
- 2:00 B
- 2:03 C#m
- 2:06 B
- 2:06 A
- 2:10 C#m7
- 2:12 B
- 2:13 A
- 2:16 C#m
- 2:18 A
- 2:20 E
- 2:21 B
- 2:23 C#m
- 2:25 A
- 2:26 E
- 2:28 B
- 2:30 C#m7
- 2:31 A
- 2:33 E
- 2:35 B
- 2:36 C#m
- 2:38 A
- 2:40 E
- 2:41 B
- 2:43 C#m
- 2:45 A
- 2:46 E
- 2:48 B
- 2:50 A
- 2:53 B
- 2:56 A
- 3:00 B
- 3:03 E
- 3:07 B
- 3:10 C#m7
- 3:16 Amaj7
- 3:20 Bsus4
- 3:23 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Mercy in?
Mercy is in E major.
What chords does Mercy use?
The core of Mercy cycles through A, E, B, C#m (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Mercy?
Mercy runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Mercy use?
Mercy follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for Mercy?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.