T-r-o-u-b-l-e

by Elvis Presley
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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About “T-r-o-u-b-l-e”

Can I play "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" by Elvis Presley played in?
T-r-o-u-b-l-e is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
"T-r-o-u-b-l-e" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, C7, D7, G, G7, Gm.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.