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Mess Around

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[Intro]
E G      E G      E G      A B E
   Oh no,   oh no,   oh no,     oh no
ABE
   (let ring)
[Chorus]
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
[Verse 1]
 G
Oh St. Louis, California
 E
Blue eyes, yeah she's comin' for ya
 G
Land of Mary, Charm City
 E
Oh lord, wish she was my baby
 G
You know she'll drive you
 E
crazy, yeah she's coming for ya
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
[Chorus]
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
[Verse 2]
G                                   E
The heat is rising and only getting hotter, ready to blow
G                                   E
I think I'll pour myself a glass of water, let it flow
G                         E
She'll show you what she's made of
E
Yeah she's comin' for ya
G                 E
She's gonna try to break ya
E
Yeah she's comin' for ya
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
[Chorus]
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
[Bridge/Solo]
E G      E G      E G      A B E
   Oh no,   oh no,   oh no,     oh no
A B E
2x[Chorus]
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
E      G
Ahhhhh, oh no
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around
  A           B        E
No, she don't mess around

Mess Around chords and lyrics

Free chords for Mess Around by Cage the Elephant. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
A B E (let ring)
[Chorus]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge/Solo]
A B E
2x[Chorus]

Mess Around Chords by Cage the Elephant

Learn how to play Mess Around by Cage the Elephant with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mess Around chords”, “Mess Around guitar chords”, or “Cage the Elephant Mess Around 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 Mess Around chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mess Around lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G, A, B.

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Can I transpose "Mess Around" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Mess Around" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mess Around"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Mess Around" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Mess Around" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Mess Around" by Cage the Elephant with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cage the Elephant below.

What key is "Mess Around" in?

The chords for "Mess Around" show the original chord names (including E, G, A, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.