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Mess Around
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Piano/Vocal/Chords
Mess Around
Ray Charles
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Mess Around
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Score Details
This digital sheet music edition of “Mess Around” by Ray Charles is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Ahmet Ertegun. This edition is 9 pages long. The published key is Eb major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is moderately fast, at around 144 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and Piano. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Blues on Musicnotes. Based on 157 ratings, it averages 4.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “This version of "Mess Around" is great, and for more advanced players. It is featured in E flat major, the original key, and gives you what Ray actually plays…”
From the Books:
R&B
Ray - Music From the Motion Picture Soundtrack
- Arrangement
- Singer Pro
- Composer
- Ahmet Ertegun
- Lyricist
- Ahmet Ertegun
- Product #
- MN0048347
- Pages
- 9 Pages
- Publisher
- Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
- Date
- 1953
- Tempo
- Moderately fast
- Metronome
- q = 144
- Original Published Key
- Eb Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Mess Around” is in Eb major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “Mess Around” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Mess Around” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Mess Around” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Mess Around” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Mess Around” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
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