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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “T-r-o-u-b-l-e”

Can I learn "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "T-r-o-u-b-l-e"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "T-r-o-u-b-l-e" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.