Troubadour

by George Strait
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Lyrics

I still feel twen ty five

most of the time.

I still (F)raise a lit tle Cain

with the boys.

Hon ky tonks and pret ty wom en,

Lord, I’m (Am)still right there with ’em,

(F)sing in’ a bove the crowd

and the noise.

Some times I feel like Jes se James

still (Am)try’n’ to make a name,

know in’ (F)noth in’s gon na change

what I am.

I was a young trou ba dour

when I (Am)rode in on a song, and I’ll be an (F)old trou ba dour

when I’m gone.

Well, the truth a bout a mir ror

is that a damned old mir ror

don’t real ly tell

the whole (C)truth.

It don’t show what’s deep in side

or (Am)read be tween the lines,

and it’s (F)real ly no re flec tion of my youth.

Some times I feel

I was a young trou ba dour

when I (Am)rode in on a song, and I’ll be an (F)old trou ba dour

when I’m gone.

I’ll be an (F)old trou ba dour

when I’m (C)gone.

Troubadour — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Troubadour" by George Strait: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Troubadour”

What key is "Troubadour" by George Strait played in?
Troubadour is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Troubadour"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Troubadour" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Troubadour"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Troubadour"?
"Troubadour" was originally performed by George Strait. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Troubadour"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, Am7, C, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by George Strait can I play here?
Try "I CROSS MY HEART", "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Troubadour" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Troubadour" by George Strait. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Troubadour" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Troubadour" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.