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Troubador

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The CTroubador, the Troubador, Fsings from his Cheart
the G7song that's the hit of the CshowG7  
CWatch him sing and play the strings Fof his guCitar
AG7lone in the bright spotlight's Cglow
The Fsong is for someone he lCoved so true
who Floved him, then left him for sComeone G7new
The CTroubador, the Troubador, Fsmiles as he Csings
But G7his heart is breaking in Ctwo
Instrumental break
They Cbeg for more, the Troubador, Fsings once Cagain
the G7song that's the hit of the CshowG7  
CWatch him sing and play the strings Fof his guiCtar
AG7lone in the bright spotlight's Cglow
TFhere is a hush in the Cdarkened hall
A Ffew hearts are heavy, and Cteardrops G7fall
But Cin the crowd, one head is bowed Ffor the TroubaCdor
BeG7cause her heart aches most of Call
CTroubador, Troubador, hG7er heart aches most of Call

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The story behind the song

"Troubador" embodies the spirit of Johnny Cash himself, an artist known for themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. His music often featured a deep, calm voice over train-like guitar rhythms, reflecting a rebellious yet humble demeanor. This song likely carries the essence of a wandering musician, sharing stories and experiences through his art, much like Cash did throughout his career. It plays like a journey through life's ups and downs, told by a seasoned storyteller.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Troubador

by Johnny Cash

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Chords in this song · guitar

C F C

The Troubador, the Troubador, sings from his heart

G7 C G7

the song that's the hit of the show

C F C

Watch him sing and play the strings of his guitar

G7 C

Alone in the bright spotlight's glow

F C

The song is for someone he loved so true

F C G7

who loved him, then left him for someone new

C F C

The Troubador, the Troubador, smiles as he sings

G7 C

But his heart is breaking in two

Instrumental break

C F C

They beg for more, the Troubador, sings once again

G7 C G7

the song that's the hit of the show

C F C

Watch him sing and play the strings of his guitar

G7 C

Alone in the bright spotlight's glow

F C

There is a hush in the darkened hall

F C G7

A few hearts are heavy, and teardrops fall

C F C

But in the crowd, one head is bowed for the Troubador

G7 C

Because her heart aches most of all

C G7 C

Troubador, Troubador, her heart aches most of all

About Troubador Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Troubador by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Troubador chords”, “Troubador guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Troubador 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 Troubador chords and for experienced players who want accurate Troubador lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G7, A.

FAQ — Troubador by Johnny Cash

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Is "Troubador" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Troubador" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Troubador" in?

The chords for "Troubador" show the original chord names (including C, F, G7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.