Trouble

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[Intro]
C E Am F
C E Am F
COooEoooAmooooFoooo
COooEoooAmooooFoooo
COooEoooAmooooFoooo
COooEoooFoooFooooo
[Verse]
CWe were at the E7table by tAmhe window witFh the view
CCasting sE7hadows, thAme sun was pushing Fthrough
CSpoke a lot of wE7ords, I donF’t know if I spoke the truth
AmGot so much to lFose
AmGot so much to pFrove
AmGod don't let me Flose, my mCindE7  
[Chorus]
CTrouble on my leEft, trouble on my rAmight
I've been facing trFouble almost all my lCife
My sweet lEove won't you put me thAmrough
Everywhere I loFok I catch a glimpse of yoCu
I said it was lEove and I did it foAmr life did-diFd it fFor you
[Interlude]
COooEoooAmooooFoooo
COooEoooFoooFooooo
[Verse]
CWill I come to E7pass, or wAmill I pass thFe test
CYou know what tE7hey say yeah, thAme wicked get Fno rest
CYou can have my E7heart any placAme, anytimeF  
AmGot so much to lFose
AmGot so much to pFrove
AmGod don't let me Flose, my mCindE7  
[Chorus]
CTrouble on my leEft, trouble on my rAmight
I've been facing trFouble almost all my lCife
My sweet lEove won't you put me thAmrough
Everywhere I loFok I catch a glimpse of yoCu
I said it was lEove and I did it foAmr life did-diFd it fFor you
[Solo]
E C G E
[Chorus]
CTrouble on my leEft, trouble on my rAmight
I've been facing trFouble almost all my lCife
My sweet lEove won't you put me thAmrough
Everywhere I lFook I catch a glimpse of yCou
I said it was lEove and I did it foAmr life did-diFd it fFor you
[Bridge]
COooEoooAmooooFoooo
COooEoooAmooooFoooo
COooEoooAmooooFoooo
[Outro]
AmGot so much to Flose
AmGot so much to Fprove
AmGod don't let me Flose, my mCindE  Am  F  Fm  C  
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The story behind the song

"Trouble" delves into themes of honesty, adversity, and personal struggle, inspired by a revealing conversation. The song emerged from the lead singer's reflection on a moment where both parties in a discussion presented themselves as honest, yet he felt he was holding back or curating his image. This led him to wonder if the other person was doing the same, exploring the subtle layers of truth and perception in human interaction. It plays like an introspective journey into the complexities of self-presentation and genuine connection.

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About Trouble Chords by Cage the Elephant

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