Learn "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" by Elvis Presley on Piano

Master "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" by Elvis Presley with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of G at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

I play an (C7)old pi an o from nine till a half past (G7)one. (D7)Tryin’ to make a liv in’ watch in’ (C7)ev ’ry bod y else hav in’ (G7)fun. Well, I (C7)don’t miss much that ev er hap pens on a dance hall (G7)floor. (D7)Mer cy, look what (C7)just walked through that (G7)door. Well, (C7)hel lo T R O U B L (G7)E. (D7)What in the world you do in’ (C7)A L O N (G7)E? Say, (C7)hey, good L dou ble O K I N (G7)G (D7)I smell T R (C7)O U B L E. I was a (Gm)lit tle bit ty ba by when my pa pa hit the skids. Ma ma had a time tryin’ to raise nine kids. Told me not to stare ’cause it was im po lite, and (G7)did the best she could to try to raise me right. But (C7)Ma ma nev er told me ’bout a noth in’ like a Y O U. Say, your (D7)moth er must a been an oth er (C7)some thin’ or an oth er, too. Say, (C7)hey, good L dou ble O K I N (G7)G, (D7)I smell T R (C7)O U B L E. I was a (Gm)lit tle bit ty ba by when my pa pa hit the skids. Ma ma had a time tryin’ to raise nine kids. Told me not to stare ’cause it was im po lite, and (G7)did the best she could to try to raise me right. But (C7)Ma ma nev er told me ’bout a noth in’ like a Y O U. Say, your (D7)moth er must a been an oth er (C7)some thin’ or an oth er, too. Say, (C7)hey, good L dou ble O K I N (G7)G, (D7)I smell T R (C7)O U B L E. (G)Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.