Troubador
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C F C
The Troubador, the Troubador, sings from his heart
G7 C G7
the song that's the hit of the show
C F C
Watch him sing and play the strings of his guitar
G7 C
Alone in the bright spotlight's glow
F C
The song is for someone he loved so true
F C G7
who loved him, then left him for someone new
C F C
The Troubador, the Troubador, smiles as he sings
G7 C
But his heart is breaking in two
Instrumental break
C F C
They beg for more, the Troubador, sings once again
G7 C G7
the song that's the hit of the show
C F C
Watch him sing and play the strings of his guitar
G7 C
Alone in the bright spotlight's glow
F C
There is a hush in the darkened hall
F C G7
A few hearts are heavy, and teardrops fall
C F C
But in the crowd, one head is bowed for the Troubador
G7 C
Because her heart aches most of all
C G7 C
Troubador, Troubador, her heart aches most of all
How to play Troubador
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.