CAPO: 4th FRET
[Intro]
Em D G
E --------0---------2--3--------------------
B --------0---------3--0--------------------
G --------0------2--2--0--0---2/4\2-0-------
D -----2--2----0----0--0-------------5-4-2--
A ---2----2--0------x--2--------------------
E -0------0---------x--3--------------------
[Verse]
Em
I don't wanna spend another night alone
D G G
Reachin' for the space you left in our bed tonight
E --------------
B --------------
G --------------
D ------0h2-0---
A -0h2--------2-
E --------------
Em
So I guess I'll call some buddies up, get gone
D G
Take another shot in some Broadway dive
E --------------
B --------------
G -2/4\2-0------
D --------------
A ----------0h2-
E --------------
G C
I might give you a drunk dial
Em D C
Just to tell you what you already know
[Chorus]
Em D/F#
Baby I'm in trouble
G Em D/F#
Steady missin' you I'm gettin' through another double
G
A white flag waving come and save me
Em D/F#
Might be reckless, but I can't help it
G C
So if you could would you just come back home
D Em D/F# G
'Cause baby I'm in trouble
Em D/F# G
But baby I'm in trouble
G
E ---------
B ---------
G ---------
D -0h2-0---
A -------2-
E ---------
[Verse]
Em
Headin' straight for another memory
D G G
Tryina stay afloat on this ol' barstool, hmmm
G
E --------
B --------
G --------
D -0h2-0--
A ------2-
E --------
Em
Wishin' you would call but you won't
D
That it'll get better but it don't
Cmaj7
'Cause Jack D and Jesus ain't you
[Chorus]
C Em D/F#
Baby I'm in trouble
G Em D/F#
Steady missin' you I'm gettin' through another double
G
A white flag waving come and save me
Em D/F#
Might be reckless, but I can't help it
G C
So if you could would you just come back home (come back home)
D Em D/F# G
'Cause baby I'm in troubllllllllle
Em D/F# G
(Baby I'm in trouble)
E ---------
B ---------
G -2/4\2-0-
D ---------
A ---------
E ---------
[Break]
Em
Wishin' you would call but you won't
D
That it'll get better but it don't
C
'Cause Jack D and Jesus ain't you
Em D/F# G
Baby I'm in trouble
Em D/F# G
Baby I'm in trouble
[Chorus]
Em D/F#
Baby I'm in troublllle
G Em D/F#
Steady missin' you I'm gettin' through another double
G
A white flag waving come and save me
Em D/F#
Might be reckless, but I can't help it
G C
So if you could would you just come back home (come back home)
D Em D/F# G
'Cause baby I'm in troube
Em D/F# G
Baby I'm in trouble
C
E ---------0-
B ---------1-
G -2/4\2-0-0-
D ---------2-
A ---------3-
E ---------x-
How to play "Trouble" by Ross Josh brings together a soulful blend of chords and
melodic lines that weave through the heartache and longing of the song's lyrics.
The song is played with a capo on the 4th fret, which alters the pitch of the
guitar and brings the chords into a more vocal-friendly key. This technique
enhances the emotional resonance of the music, making it more impactful.
[Intro]
The intro of "Trouble" features a combination of chords and a distinctive melody
line played on the higher strings:
Em D G
E --------0---------2--3--------------------
B --------0---------3--0--------------------
G --------0------2--2--0--0---2/4\2-0-------
D -----2--2----0----0--0-------------5-4-2--
A ---2----2--0------x--2--------------------
E -0------0---------x--3--------------------
This introduction sets the emotional tone of the song, with the melodic line
capturing the essence of longing and introspection.
[Verse]
The verses are marked by a progression that shifts from Em to D to G, reflecting
the lyrical themes of loneliness and the attempt to cope with the absence of a
loved one:
Em
I don't wanna spend another night alone
D G G
Reachin' for the space you left in our bed tonight
The melodic embellishments between the chords add a layer of depth and texture
to the performance, making the guitar part more expressive.
[Chorus]
The chorus introduces a rich chord progression that underscores the song's
emotional climax:
Em D/F#
Baby I'm in trouble
G Em D/F#
Steady missin' you I'm gettin' through another double
The use of D/F# adds a sense of resolution and depth, enhancing the emotional
impact of the chorus's plea for reconciliation.
[Break]
The break revisits the thematic content of the verses, continuing with the chord
progression and adding melodic lines that echo the song's introspective nature:
Em D/F# G
Baby I'm in trouble
This section serves as a reflective pause, allowing the listener to fully
immerse in the song's emotional landscape.
[Outro]
The outro reiterates the chorus, leaving a lasting impression of the song's
themes of heartache and longing for resolution. The melodic line played over
the chords adds a final touch of melancholy:
C
E ---------0-
B ---------1-
G -2/4\2-0-0-
D ---------2-
A ---------3-
E ---------x-
This song, through its chord progressions and melodic lines, offers a deeply
emotional narrative that is both compelling and relatable. The guitar part,
with its blend of chords and melodies, serves as a powerful vehicle for
expressing the song's poignant message.
In learning "How to play Trouble" on the guitar, focus on the emotional
expression as much as the technical execution. The dynamics and phrasing of
the melodic lines, in conjunction with the chord changes, are key to conveying
the song's heartfelt message.
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