Troubled Man
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[Intro ]
D G
D G
C C/B D
verse 1
Dadd11 G Dadd11
It’s the wake of all e-vil
Dadd11
A universal mess
G Dadd11
I’ve always found trouble
G Dadd11
Even at my best
G Dadd11
No hopes to get better
G Dadd11
‘Til they put me down to rest
C C/B D
I am a troubled man
verse 2
Dadd11 G Dadd11
Anxiety and sor-row
Dadd11
Underneath my skin
G Dadd11
Self-destruction and failure
G Dadd11
Have beat my head in
G Dadd11
I laughed out loud once
G Dadd11
I won’t do that again
G Dadd11
Always traveled the hell fire road
G Dadd11
To chase the sweet smell of sin
C C/B D
I am a troubled man
C C/B D
I am a troubled man
[Refrão]D G D
I am a troubled man
D G D
I am a troubled man
D A
So many things
G D
Have fallen through my hands
C C/B D
I am a troubled man
verse 3
Dadd11 G Dadd11
People up on the east side
Dadd11
People on the gravel road
G Dadd11
People of many colors
G Dadd11
Whose stories will never be told
G Dadd11
Too late came too early
G Dadd11
for me to face myself
C C/B D
I am a troubled man
[Refrão]D G D
I am a troubled man
D G D
I am a troubled man, oh Lord
D A
I won’t do anything
G D
but hurt you if I can
C C/B D
I am a troubled man
How to play Troubled Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.