What key is "Trouble" in?

"Trouble" by Coldplay is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Trouble" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Trouble" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Trouble" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?

Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh (Em)no, I (Bm)see

a (F)spi der web is (Am)tan gled up with (G)me.

And I (Em)lost my (Bm)head,

and (F)thought of all the (Am)stu pid things I’d (G)said.

Oh (Em)no, what’s (Bm)this?

A (F)spi der web, and I’m (Am)caught in the mid dle.

So I (Em)turned to (Bm)run,

and (F)thought of all the (Am)stu pid things I’d (G)done.

Sing ing And (A)ah, I nev er meant to cause you (Em7)trou ble.

And (A)ah, I nev er meant to do you (Em)wrong.

And (A)ah, well, if I ev er caused you (Em7)trou ble,

then, (A)oh no, I nev er meant to do you (Em)harm.

Oh (Em)no, I (Bm)see

a (F)spi der web, and it’s (Am)me in the mid dle.

So I (Em)twist and (Bm)turn,

but (F)here am I in (Am)my lit tle ble.

(G)done.

Sing ing out: (A)Ah, I nev er meant to cause you (Em7)trou ble.

And (A)ah, I nev er meant to do you (Em)wrong.

And (A)ah, well, if I ev er caused you (Em7)trou ble,

then, (A)oh no, I nev er meant to do you (Em)harm.

(Em)harm.

They (F#m)spun a (Gmaj7)web

(F#m)for

(Em)me, and they (F#m)spun a (G)web

(F#m)for

(Em)me, and they (F#m)spun a (Gmaj7)web

(F#m)for

(Em)me.

Trouble by Coldplay

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Trouble”

What key is "Trouble" in?: "Trouble" by Coldplay is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Trouble" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Trouble" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Trouble" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?: Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.