Mess Is Mine by Vance Joy

Key: G · 108 BPM · 3/4

Mess Is Mine by Vance Joy is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Em-C-G. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGEm-C-G
Capo 3EC#m-A-E
Capo 5DBm-G-D
Capo 7CAm-F-C

Chord chart

  • 0:10 Em
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:12 G
  • 0:14 Em
  • 0:15 C
  • 0:16 G
  • 0:18 Em
  • 0:19 C
  • 0:20 G
  • 0:22 Em
  • 0:23 C
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:26 Em
  • 0:27 C
  • 0:27 G
  • 0:29 Em
  • 0:31 C
  • 0:31 G
  • 0:33 Em
  • 0:35 C
  • 0:35 G
  • 0:37 Em
  • 0:39 G
  • 0:41 Em
  • 0:42 C
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:45 Em
  • 0:46 C
  • 0:47 G
  • 0:49 Em
  • 0:50 C
  • 0:51 G
  • 0:53 Em
  • 0:54 C
  • 0:55 G
  • 0:59 C
  • 1:08 G
  • 1:12 C
  • 1:21 Em
  • 1:22 C
  • 1:23 G
  • 1:25 Em
  • 1:26 C
  • 1:27 G
  • 1:29 Em
  • 1:30 C
  • 1:31 G
  • 1:33 Em
  • 1:34 C
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:37 Em
  • 1:38 C
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:41 Em
  • 1:42 C
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:45 Em
  • 1:46 C
  • 1:46 G
  • 1:48 Em
  • 1:50 C
  • 1:50 G
  • 1:53 C
  • 1:54 G
  • 1:56 Em
  • 1:57 C
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:00 Em
  • 2:01 C
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:04 Em
  • 2:05 C
  • 2:06 G
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:19 G
  • 2:32 Em
  • 2:33 C
  • 2:34 G
  • 2:36 Em
  • 2:37 C
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:40 Em
  • 2:41 C
  • 2:42 G
  • 2:44 Em
  • 2:45 C
  • 2:46 G
  • 2:48 Em
  • 2:50 C
  • 2:52 G
  • 2:54 D
  • 2:57 Em
  • 2:59 C
  • 3:01 G
  • 3:03 D
  • 3:06 Em
  • 3:08 C
  • 3:10 G
  • 3:12 D
  • 3:17 Em
  • 3:18 G
  • 3:21 Em
  • 3:22 C
  • 3:22 G
  • 3:25 Em
  • 3:26 C
  • 3:26 G
  • 3:28 Em
  • 3:30 C
  • 3:30 G
  • 3:32 Em
  • 3:33 C
  • 3:34 G
  • 3:36 Em
  • 3:37 C
  • 3:38 G
  • 3:40 Em
  • 3:41 C
  • 3:42 G
  • 3:44 Em7
  • 3:45 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Mess Is Mine in?

Mess Is Mine is in G major.

What chords does Mess Is Mine use?

The core of Mess Is Mine cycles through Em, C, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Mess Is Mine?

Mess Is Mine runs at 108 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Mess Is Mine use?

Mess Is Mine follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Mess Is Mine?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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