What key is "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" in?

"T-r-o-u-b-l-e" by Elvis Presley is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?

This arrangement of "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" uses 6 chords: C, C7, D7, G, G7, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?

Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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.

T-r-o-u-b-l-e by Elvis Presley

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “T-r-o-u-b-l-e”

What key is "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" in?: "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" by Elvis Presley is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?: This arrangement of "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" uses 6 chords: C, C7, D7, G, G7, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.