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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"T-r-o-u-b-l-e" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “T-r-o-u-b-l-e”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "T-r-o-u-b-l-e". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


