Now playing

Trouble In Paris

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

#-----------------------------PLEASE NOTE-------------------------------------#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
DThere's a blue shadow moving through the D/C#Moulin Rouge
BmAnd a man with a knife point Dpickin his teeth
GAn off duty cop sits with his Emback to the door
And Asomebody just took a piss in the sink
DThe cop's drinkin Pernod thinks he's dD/C#rinkin absinthe
BmWith the girl who had loved him on the DRue St. Denis
GWhile somebody's slinkin smokin Emunder a light
And there's Atrouble in Paris Bmtonight
DNow Simone pulls the collar up tD/C#ight to her throat
BmWhile the riverboats knock under the Dold Pont Neuf
GA rat makes a run for his Emhole in the wall
She Astops by a street light and lights a straight cigarette
DA Gitane on his knees starts to D/C#howl like a dog
BmShe closes her purse and tries to Dpeer through the fog
GNothin seems wrong but Emsomethin ain't right
And there's Atrouble in Paris toniBmght
DNow the man cleanin his teeth well he D/C#ain't satisfied
BmHe's hungry for somethin that he Djust can't define
GThe one by the sink is now Emsweeping the floor
And the Acop he ran short of dreams a long time before
DWhile under a street lamp there's troD/C#uble it seems
BmFirst there's a struggle and Dthen there's a scream
GShe didn't know what hit her when he aEmsked for a light
And there's Atrouble in Paris Bmtonight
DSimone had been a town girl not fD/C#ar north of Nantes
BmWho did it for money once then Dshe just couldn't stop
GHad a fight with her mother Emanother runaway teen
AWho had hotel love with a cop on the Rue St. Denis
DAnd a boy once abandoned by a D/C#cop and a whore
BmHas a knife in his hands he was a Dchild of the war
GIt was either Simone or Emcut out the lights
And there's Atrouble in Paris Bmtonight
DThere's a blue shadow moving through the MD/C#oulin Rouge
BmAnd a man with a knife point Dpickin his teeth
GAn off duty cop sits with his Emback to the door
AAnd somebody just took a piss in the sink
DWhile somebody's standin out D/C#cold in the rain
BmCould be all warm inside Ddrinking champagne
GBeing thin as a shadow smokin Emunder a light
And there's Atrouble in Paris tBmonight
GBein thin as a shadow smokin Emunder a light
And there's Atrouble in Paris Bmtonight

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Trouble In Paris

by Eric Andersen

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/C#

#-----------------------------PLEASE NOTE-------------------------------------#

#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#

D D/C#

There's a blue shadow moving through the Moulin Rouge

Bm D

And a man with a knife point pickin his teeth

G Em

An off duty cop sits with his back to the door

And somebody just took a piss in the sink

D D/C#

The cop's drinkin Pernod thinks he's drinkin absinthe

Bm D

With the girl who had loved him on the Rue St. Denis

G Em

While somebody's slinkin smokin under a light

A Bm

And there's trouble in Paris tonight

D D/C#

Now Simone pulls the collar up tight to her throat

Bm D

While the riverboats knock under the old Pont Neuf

G Em

A rat makes a run for his hole in the wall

She stops by a street light and lights a straight cigarette

D D/C#

A Gitane on his knees starts to howl like a dog

Bm D

She closes her purse and tries to peer through the fog

G Em

Nothin seems wrong but somethin ain't right

A Bm

And there's trouble in Paris tonight

D D/C#

Now the man cleanin his teeth well he ain't satisfied

Bm D

He's hungry for somethin that he just can't define

G Em

The one by the sink is now sweeping the floor

And the cop he ran short of dreams a long time before

D D/C#

While under a street lamp there's trouble it seems

Bm D

First there's a struggle and then there's a scream

G Em

She didn't know what hit her when he asked for a light

A Bm

And there's trouble in Paris tonight

D D/C#

Simone had been a town girl not far north of Nantes

Bm D

Who did it for money once then she just couldn't stop

G Em

Had a fight with her mother another runaway teen

Who had hotel love with a cop on the Rue St. Denis

D D/C#

And a boy once abandoned by a cop and a whore

Bm D

Has a knife in his hands he was a child of the war

G Em

It was either Simone or cut out the lights

A Bm

And there's trouble in Paris tonight

D D/C#

There's a blue shadow moving through the Moulin Rouge

Bm D

And a man with a knife point pickin his teeth

G Em

An off duty cop sits with his back to the door

And somebody just took a piss in the sink

D D/C#

While somebody's standin out cold in the rain

Bm D

Could be all warm inside drinking champagne

G Em

Being thin as a shadow smokin under a light

A Bm

And there's trouble in Paris tonight

G Em

Bein thin as a shadow smokin under a light

A Bm

And there's trouble in Paris tonight

About Trouble In Paris Chords by Eric Andersen

Learn how to play Trouble In Paris by Eric Andersen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Trouble In Paris chords”, “Trouble In Paris guitar chords”, or “Eric Andersen Trouble In Paris 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 Trouble In Paris chords and for experienced players who want accurate Trouble In Paris lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, D/C#, Bm, G, Em, A.

FAQ — Trouble In Paris by Eric Andersen

How do I play "Trouble In Paris" by Eric Andersen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Trouble In Paris" by Eric Andersen on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Trouble In Paris" by Eric Andersen free?

Yes. The chords for "Trouble In Paris" by Eric Andersen are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Trouble In Paris" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Trouble In Paris" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Trouble In Paris"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Trouble In Paris" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Trouble In Paris" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Trouble In Paris" by Eric Andersen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Eric Andersen below.

What key is "Trouble In Paris" in?

The chords for "Trouble In Paris" show the original chord names (including D, D/C#, Bm, G, Em, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.