Troubles

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

(Dm7)Feels

like the world

is clos ing on me.

Feels

like my dreams

will nev er come to me.

I keep on slip ping deep er in to my self,

and (Am7)I’m scared,

so scared.

(If you’re (Dm9)trou bled,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Am7)take it (Bbmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,)

all you do is (Am7)let me (Bbmaj7)know.

Why

does it feel

that my mind is con stant ly (Am7)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.

(Am7)How long will

I feel

so out of place?

you’re (Dm9)trou bled,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Am7)take it (Bbmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,)

all you do is (Am7)let me (Bbmaj7)know.

Why

does it feel

that my mind is con stant ly (Am7)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.

(Am7)How long will

I feel

so out of (If you’re (Am7)let me (Bbmaj7)know.

(If you’re

all you do is (Am7)let me (Bbmaj7)know.

(If you’re trou

bled,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Am7)take it (Bbmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,)

all you do is let me know.

(Bbmaj7)(If you’re trou

bled,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(If you’re wor ried, ba by,)

you’ve just got ta (Am7)let it (Bbmaj7)go.

(All your hus tles ain’t for noth ing.) You’ve just got ta (Am7)take it (Bbmaj7)slow.

(When you need me, ba by,)

all you do is let me know.

(Bbmaj7)(If you’re trou

Troubles — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Troubles" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 110 BPM.

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About “Troubles”

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 110 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 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.

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