What key is "Troubles" in?

"Troubles" by Alicia Keys is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Troubles" 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 "Troubles" 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.

What chords are used in "Troubles"?

This arrangement of "Troubles" uses 5 chords: Dm7, Ebmaj7, Gm, Gm7, Gm9.

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

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

What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?

Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Gm7)Feels like the world is clos ing on me.

(Dm7)Feels like my dreams will nev er come to me.

I keep on slip ping deep er in to my self, and (Dm7)I’m scared,

so scared.

(If (Dm7)you’re (Gm9)trou bled,)

you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,) you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Dm7)take it (Ebmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,) all you do is (Dm7)let me (Ebmaj7)know.

Why does it feel that my mind is con stant ly (Dm7)try ing

to pull me down?

I can’t seem to get a way.

Con tin u ous mis takes I know I’ve made be fore.

(Dm7)How long will

I feel so out of place?

you’re (Gm9)trou bled,)

you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,) you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Dm7)take it (Ebmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,) all you do is (Dm7)let me (Ebmaj7)know.

Why does it feel that my mind is con stant ly (Dm7)try ing

to pull me down?

I can’t seem to get a way.

Con tin u ous mis takes I know I’ve made be fore.

(Dm7)How long will

I feel so out of place?

you’re (Dm7)let me (Ebmaj7)know.

(If you’re (Gm9)trou bled,)

you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,) you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Dm7)take it (Ebmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,) all you do is (Dm7)let me (Ebmaj7)know.

(If you’re trou bled,) you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,) you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Dm7)take it (Ebmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,) all you do is (Dm7)let me (Ebmaj7)know.

(If you’re trou bled,) you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,) you’ve just got ta (Dm7)let it (Ebmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Dm7)take it (Ebmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,) all you do is (Dm7)let me (Ebmaj7)know.

(If you’re trou (Ebmaj7)let me know.

Oh,

but I will run to (Ebmaj7)you.

You,

you don’t have to wor ry,

ba by.

Troubles by Alicia Keys

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

About “Troubles”

What key is "Troubles" in?: "Troubles" by Alicia Keys is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Troubles" 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 "Troubles" 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.
What chords are used in "Troubles"?: This arrangement of "Troubles" uses 5 chords: Dm7, Ebmaj7, Gm, Gm7, Gm9.
How long does it take to learn "Troubles" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.