Trouble Is As Trouble Does
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Capo 3
Am
Woke up this morning with a pounding in my brain
I don't know where I am or how I will explain
The congregation whispers when I walk in late
Oughta straighten up if only for my mama's sake
C Am
Everybody says I've lost my mind
C
When I'm with you I guess I see why
Dm Am
I'm saying things I never say
Dm Am
Doing things that I don't do
Dm C Dm C
You're no good for me and they say I'm too good for you
Am
But I can't help myself when you're around
If trouble is as trouble does
Then I'm in trouble now
Am
All points bulletin, last seen yesterday
Brown hair, brown eyes, third time runaway
We pulled in, 2am, front porch light still on
When I saw your daddy comin, we were goin, goin, gone
C Am
Everybody says I've lost my mind
C
When I'm with you I guess I see why
Dm Am
I'm saying things I never say
Dm Am
Doing things that I don't do
Dm C Dm C
You're no good for me and they say I'm too good for you
Am
But I can't help myself when you're around
If trouble is as trouble does
E Am
Then I'm in trouble, I'm in trouble now
C Am
Everybody says I've lost my mind
C
When I'm with you I guess I see why
Dm Am
I'm saying things I never say
Dm Am
Doing things that I don't do
Dm C Dm C
You're no good for me and they say I'm too good for you
Am
But I can't help myself when you're around
If trouble is as trouble does
Then I'm in trouble now
I can't help myself, I can't help myself
I can't, I can't, I can't help myself when you're around
If trouble is as trouble does
E E7 Am
Then I'm in trouble now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.