Troubles

by Alicia Keys
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Troubles" by Alicia Keys in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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

About “Troubles”

Can I learn "Troubles" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Troubles" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 90 BPM.
What key is "Troubles" by Alicia Keys played in?
Troubles 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 "Troubles"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Troubles" 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 "Troubles"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Troubles"?
"Troubles" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Troubles"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Dm7, Ebmaj7, Gm, Gm7, Gm9.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Troubles"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Troubles" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Troubles"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Troubles" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.