Trouble Is

by Backstreet Boys
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Lyrics

How come you nev er know er (C)what you got

un til it’s gone?

Too bad, ’cause I nev er (C)felt so good with an y one.

How fooled pid was I in to think ing I was gon na be al right, o kay, fine.

So ev ’ry day I try a lit tle (D)hard er to for get her,

lie here, con vince my self can’t to (G)mor row will be bet ter.

The trou ble is I can’t get her out of my mind when I close my eyes at night.

(D)Who’s gon na save me?

Now (G)she’s gone.

The trou ble is there’s a part of me that still (G)can’t let go of her mem o ry.

And now I know what it is:

love

is what the (D)trou ble is.

Love

is what the (D)trou ble is.

Love has left me (Bb)lone

ly.

I’m al right, I’m o kay, I’ll be fine, give it time.

But the (A)on

ly trou ble is I can’t get her out of my mind when I close my eyes at night.

(D)Who’s gon na save me?

Now (G)she’s gone.

The trou ble is there’s a part of me that still (G)can’t let go of her mem o ry.

And now I know what it is:

love;

now I know what it is,

’cause love

is what the (D)trou ble is.

Love, love is what the (D)trou ble is.

Trouble Is — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Trouble Is" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 76 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Trouble Is”

Why does "Trouble Is" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Trouble Is".
What key is "Trouble Is" by Backstreet Boys played in?
Trouble Is is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Trouble Is"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Trouble Is" 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 "Trouble Is"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Trouble Is"?
"Trouble Is" was originally performed by Backstreet Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Backstreet Boys can I play here?
Try "NEVER GONE", "I WANT IT THAT WAY", "INCOMPLETE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Trouble Is"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Trouble Is".
Can I see all the notes in "Trouble Is"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 76 BPM.