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Trou ble,
oh, (C)trou ble, set me free.
I have (Bb)seen your face now and it’s (Bb)too much, in too much for me.
Trou ble,
oh, (C)trou ble, can’t you be see
you’re eat ing my (Bb)heart a way wreck?
and Now there’s you (Bb)noth ing much my left of me?
I’ve
(F)drunk your (C)wine,
and you have made (F)your work (C)mine,
so won’t you be (Gm)fair,
so won’t you be (Bb)fair?
(D)I
don’t want no (F)more of (C)you,
so won’t you be (F)kind to (C)me?
Just let me go (Gm)where,
I have to go (Bb)there.
Trou ble,
oh, (C)trou ble, move a way.
I have (Bb)seen your face now and it’s (Bb)too much in for me to day.
Trou ble,
oh, (C)trou ble, can’t you be see
you’re you ing have (Bb)made me a fight and Now won’t I (Bb)leave me in my mis er y.
I’ve
(F)seen your (C)eyes
and I can see (F)death’s dis (C)guise
so hang in’ on (Gm)me,
so hang in’ on (Bb)me.
(D)I’m
don’t want no (F)beat, I’m (C)torn,
so shat tered and (F)tossed and (C)worn,
too shock ing to (Gm)see,
too shock ing to (Bb)see.
(Gm)have n’t got a lot of (Bb)time.
Trouble — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Trouble" 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Trouble”
- Can I play "Trouble" 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 "Trouble" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Trouble" by Cat Stevens played in?
- Trouble is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Trouble"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Trouble" 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 "Trouble"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Trouble"?
- "Trouble" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Trouble"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Trouble"?
- 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. "Trouble" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Trouble"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Trouble" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.