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The Troublemaker

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The Troublemaker - Willie Nelson
[Intro]
|  G|
[Verse 1]
GI could tell the moment Bmthat I saw HimAm  
He was Gnothing but the trouble making D/Akind
His hair Cwas much too Bmlong and his Cmotley group of friendBms
HFad nothing but rebellion on their Amminds
[Verse 2]
GHe's rejected the establishment BmcompletelyAm  
GI know for sure He's never held a D/Ajob
CHe just goes from town to Bmtown, Cstirring up the Bmyoung folks
FTill they're nothing but a Amdisrespectful Gmob
[Verse 3]
I know G/Afor sure He's never D/Ajoined the Aarmy
And served his country like we all havD/Ae done
He'd Drather wear His sandals and His AfloDweBrsA  
While others wage the war that must bDe woBnA  
[Verse 4]
GThey arrested Him last week and found Him BmguiltyAm  
GAnd sentenced Him to die but that's no D/Agreat loss
CFriday they will tBmake Him to a Cplace called CalvBmary
FAnd hang that troublemaker to a crossG.

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The story behind the song

"The Troublemaker" comes from Willie Nelson, a foundational figure in outlaw country music. This song embodies the spirit of an artist who pushed against the traditional Nashville sound, known for his distinctive guitar playing and songwriting. It captures a sense of rugged independence, reflecting the persona of someone who lives by their own rules. Playing this song feels like stepping into the shoes of a character who isn't afraid to stir things up.

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The Troublemaker

by Willie Nelson

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G/A

The Troublemaker - Willie Nelson

[Intro]

| |

[Verse 1]

G Bm Am

I could tell the moment that I saw Him

G D/A

He was nothing but the trouble making kind

C Bm C Bm

His hair was much too long and his motley group of friends

F Am

Had nothing but rebellion on their minds

[Verse 2]

G Bm Am

He's rejected the establishment completely

G D/A

I know for sure He's never held a job

C Bm C Bm

He just goes from town to town, stirring up the young folks

F Am G

Till they're nothing but a disrespectful mob

[Verse 3]

G/A D/A A

I know for sure He's never joined the army

D/A

And served his country like we all have done

D A D B A

He'd rather wear His sandals and His flowers

D B A

While others wage the war that must be won

[Verse 4]

G Bm Am

They arrested Him last week and found Him guilty

G D/A

And sentenced Him to die but that's no great loss

C Bm C Bm

Friday they will take Him to a place called Calvary

F G

And hang that troublemaker to a cross.

About The Troublemaker Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play The Troublemaker by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Troublemaker chords”, “The Troublemaker guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson The Troublemaker 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 Troublemaker chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Troublemaker lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, Am, D/A, C, F.

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