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The Only Trouble With Me

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Someday We'll Look Back
Banjo tuned E, Capo4, Key G#
I reGceive my big promotiCon down at the lumber Gyard
And my income tax retuCrn will soon be Gdue
I just made my last bCig payment on my 68 GCorvair
the only troublCe with Gme D7is yoGu
I came up with a winning tiCcket on a ocean liner Gtours
And the trip and eveCrything was planned for Gtwo
And I arranged for our vaCcation and the time I thought we'd Gleave
Now the only tCrouble at Gall D7is yoGu
Yeah the only trouble with me is Cyou and
it's driving me out of my mGind
Hey I've done everything a man can Cdo and you Grefuse D7me every tGime
I gave up my bachelor quaCrters where the secret bed comes dGown
And the vices that I'm guilty of are Cfew
And everyone who knows me says I'm fun to be arGound
Oh the only trCouble GwitD7h me Gis you
Yeah the only Ctrouble wGith mD7e is Gyou...
Yeah the only trouble with me is you

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The story behind the song

Merle Haggard was a pioneering figure in country music, known for his Bakersfield sound and songs that often explored themes relevant to the working class. With a career spanning five decades, he earned many accolades and is widely regarded as one of country music's most influential artists. This song, appearing on the release "Hag: The Studio Recordings 1969-1976," fits within his extensive catalog. It plays like a wry, self-aware reflection on personal quirks and shortcomings.

AI-written from these sources:Merle Haggard — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Only Trouble With Me

by Merle Haggard

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Someday We'll Look Back

Banjo tuned E, Capo4, Key G#

G C G

I receive my big promotion down at the lumber yard

C G

And my income tax return will soon be due

C G

I just made my last big payment on my 68 Corvair

C G D7 G

the only trouble with me is you

C G

I came up with a winning ticket on a ocean liner tours

C G

And the trip and everything was planned for two

C G

And I arranged for our vacation and the time I thought we'd leave

C G D7 G

Now the only trouble at all is you

Yeah the only trouble with me is you and

it's driving me out of my mind

C G D7 G

Hey I've done everything a man can do and you refuse me every time

C G

I gave up my bachelor quarters where the secret bed comes down

And the vices that I'm guilty of are few

And everyone who knows me says I'm fun to be around

C G D7 G

Oh the only trouble with me is you

C G D7 G

Yeah the only trouble with me is you...

Yeah the only trouble with me is you

About The Only Trouble With Me Chords by Merle Haggard

Learn how to play The Only Trouble With Me by Merle Haggard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Only Trouble With Me chords”, “The Only Trouble With Me guitar chords”, or “Merle Haggard The Only Trouble With Me chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Only Trouble With Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Only Trouble With Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G, C, D7.

FAQ — The Only Trouble With Me by Merle Haggard

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What key is "The Only Trouble With Me" in?

The chords for "The Only Trouble With Me" show the original chord names (including E, G, C, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.