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Trouble Chords

Here are the chords for “Trouble” by Coldplay — in the key of G (G, Em, Bm and F). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GEmBmFAmAF#m

Chords for Trouble

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
G
3
90
G Em Bm G Em Bm
G Em Bm G Em Bm
GOh EmNo, I BmSee,
 A FSpider Web Is AmTangled Up With GMe,
GAnd I EmLost My BmHead,
 And FThought Of All The AmStupid Things I'd GSaid.
G Em Bm G Em Bm
GOh EmNo, What's BmThis,
 A FSpider Web And I'm AmCaught In The Middle G,
 So I EmTurn To BmRun,
 And F Thought Of All The AmStupid Things I'd Done G.
 And AOh, I Never Meant To Cause You EmTrouble
 And AOh, I Never Meant To Do You EmWrong
 And AOh, Well If I Ever Caused You EmTrouble
 And AOh, No I Never Meant To Do You EmHarm
G Em Bm G Em Bm
GOh EmNo, I BmSee
 A FSpider Web And It's AmMe In The Middle G,
 So I EmTwist And BmTurn,
 But FHere Am I, I'm All In A AmMuddle G 
 And AOh, I Never Meant To Cause You EmTrouble
 And AOh, I Never Meant To Do You EmWrong
 And AOh, Well If I Ever Caused You EmTrouble
 And AOh, No I Never Meant To Do You EmHarm
G Em Bm G Em Bm
G Em Bm G Em Bm
EmThey F#mSpun A GWeb F#mFor EmMe
EmThey F#mSpun A GWeb F#mFor EmMe
EmThey F#mSpun A GWeb F#mFor EmMe
G Em Bm G Em Bm
G Em Bm G Em Bm

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About Trouble

Coldplay's “Trouble” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 7 chords — G, Em, Bm, F, Am, A and F#m — with the progression centred on G, Em and Bm. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Trouble — FAQ

What key is “Trouble” in?

“Trouble” by Coldplay is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Trouble”?

“Trouble” uses 7 chords: G, Em, Bm, F, Am, A and F#m.

Is “Trouble” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Trouble” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Trouble”?

“Trouble” is performed by Coldplay.

Is there a play-along video for “Trouble”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Trouble”?

“Trouble” is categorised as Pop.