- Contains complete lyrics
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Mess Around |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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C Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0133745 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Ah, you can talk about the pit barbecue, the band was jumpin', the people, too. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1953 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0133745 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Ah, you can talk about the pit barbecue, the band was jumpin', the people, too. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Mess Around” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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/guitar 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/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Mess Around” is written for voice, piano and guitar, 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 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Mess Around” by Ray Charles is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Ahmet Ertegun. It includes 2 pages of music.
The original key is C major. The tempo marking is with a beat, around 144 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Blues. This song is available in 13 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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