Now playing

Mercy Said No

Chords

4.015 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Fmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Scale: F Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 65
Suggested Strumming: DU,DU,DU,DU
I need help getting this right this is the best I’m getting but I know it’s off a bit. 
Please fix where you know the previous version is very much off and incomplete.
[Intro]
    F      Dm     F/AOoo            C/Bb       F  F/AOOo.       C/D       Dm7OGm7ooBb/C  
[Verse]
FI was just a child, Gm/Fwhen I felt the FSavior leading
I was dGm7rawn to what I could not understBband
AnFd for the cause of Christ, Gm/FI have spent my Fdays believing
That Dmwhat He'd Gm7have me be, Dmis who I FamCsus4  C  
As I've coDmme to see the wCeaker side Fof me
DmI realize FHis grace is what I'll nBb/Ceed
When sC/Bbin demanded justice F/Afor my soul
[Chorus]
MFercy said no
IDm'm not gonna lFet you Bbgo
I'm not gonna F/Alet you slGmip away
You don't have to be afrCsus4aid
Mercy said Fno
DmSin will nFever ever take BbcontrolF/A  
GmLife and death stood face to face
Csus4Darkness tFried to steal my heart aC/Bbway
TEmhank You JBbesus, MCercy said Fno
[Instrumental]
F    Dm   C
[Verse]
For GFod so loved the world, Bbthat He sent His sF/Aon to save us
From the Gmcross He built a bridge to set us fC/Bbree
Oh, bFut deep within our hearts, tChere is still a Fwar that rages
And maGmkes a sacrifice so haCsus4rd to Csee
As miDmdnight fell on crCucifixion dBb/Cay
The liDmght of hope seemed Bboh so far Csus4awayC  
As evil C#tried to stop redemption's fCsus4low
[Chorus]
Mercy said nFo
IDm'm not gonna lCet you Bbgo
I'm not gonna F/Alet you slGmip away
You don't have to be afrCsus4aid
Mercy said Fno
DmSin will nCever ever take BbcontroF/Al
GmLife and death stood face to face
Csus4Darkness tried to steal my heart Bb/Caway
TEmhank You BbJesus, MCercy said nFo
[Bridge]
AEmnd now when heaven lBbooks at me
It's Bb/Cthrough the blF#ood of JeFsus
RemBb/Cinding me of Gmone dDmay long aF#go
[Instrumental] (recording is up a half step)
Gm   A   F C#m  Gm
[Chorus]
Mercy said nFo
IDm'm not gonna lCet you Bbgo
I'm not gonna F/Alet you slGmip away
You don't have to be afrCsus4aid
Mercy said Fno
DmSin will nCever ever take BbcontroF/Al
GmLife and death stood face to face
Csus4Darkness tried to steal my heart Bb/Caway
TEmhank You BbJesus, MCercy said nFo

All chords in this song (18)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Mercy Said No

by CeCe Winans

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F/A

C/Bb

C/D

Dm7

Gm7

Bb/C

Gm/F

Csus4

C#m

Scale: F Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 65

Suggested Strumming: DU,DU,DU,DU

I need help getting this right this is the best I’m getting but I know it’s off a bit.

Please fix where you know the previous version is very much off and incomplete.

[Intro]

F Dm F/A C/Bb F F/A C/D Dm7 Gm7 Bb/C

Ooo OOo. Ooo

[Verse]

F Gm/F F

I was just a child, when I felt the Savior leading

Gm7 Bb

I was drawn to what I could not understand

F Gm/F F

And for the cause of Christ, I have spent my days believing

Dm Gm7 Dm F Csus4 C

That what He'd have me be, is who I am

Dm C F

As I've come to see the weaker side of me

Dm F Bb/C

I realize His grace is what I'll need

C/Bb F/A

When sin demanded justice for my soul

[Chorus]

Mercy said no

Dm F Bb

I'm not gonna let you go

F/A Gm

I'm not gonna let you slip away

Csus4

You don't have to be afraid

Mercy said no

Dm F Bb F/A

Sin will never ever take control

Life and death stood face to face

Csus4 F C/Bb

Darkness tried to steal my heart away

Em Bb C F

Thank You Jesus, Mercy said no

[Instrumental]

F Dm C

[Verse]

F Bb F/A

For God so loved the world, that He sent His son to save us

Gm C/Bb

From the cross He built a bridge to set us free

F C F

Oh, but deep within our hearts, there is still a war that rages

Gm Csus4 C

And makes a sacrifice so hard to see

Dm C Bb/C

As midnight fell on crucifixion day

Dm Bb Csus4 C

The light of hope seemed oh so far away

C# Csus4

As evil tried to stop redemption's flow

[Chorus]

Mercy said no

Dm C Bb

I'm not gonna let you go

F/A Gm

I'm not gonna let you slip away

Csus4

You don't have to be afraid

Mercy said no

Dm C Bb F/A

Sin will never ever take control

Life and death stood face to face

Csus4 Bb/C

Darkness tried to steal my heart away

Em Bb C F

Thank You Jesus, Mercy said no

[Bridge]

Em Bb

And now when heaven looks at me

Bb/C F# F

It's through the blood of Jesus

Bb/C Gm Dm F#

Reminding me of one day long ago

[Instrumental] (recording is up a half step)

Gm A F C#m Gm

[Chorus]

Mercy said no

Dm C Bb

I'm not gonna let you go

F/A Gm

I'm not gonna let you slip away

Csus4

You don't have to be afraid

Mercy said no

Dm C Bb F/A

Sin will never ever take control

Life and death stood face to face

Csus4 Bb/C

Darkness tried to steal my heart away

Em Bb C F

Thank You Jesus, Mercy said no

About Mercy Said No Chords by CeCe Winans

Learn how to play Mercy Said No by CeCe Winans with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mercy Said No chords”, “Mercy Said No guitar chords”, or “CeCe Winans Mercy Said No chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Mercy Said No chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mercy Said No lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Dm, F/A, C/Bb, C/D, Dm7.

FAQ — Mercy Said No by CeCe Winans

How do I play "Mercy Said No" by CeCe Winans on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mercy Said No" by CeCe Winans on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Mercy Said No" by CeCe Winans free?

Yes. The chords for "Mercy Said No" by CeCe Winans are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mercy Said No" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mercy Said No" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mercy Said No"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mercy Said No" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mercy Said No" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mercy Said No" by CeCe Winans with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by CeCe Winans below.

What key is "Mercy Said No" in?

The chords for "Mercy Said No" show the original chord names (including F, Dm, F/A, C/Bb, C/D, Dm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.