T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Elvis Presley, Voice
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I play an old piano from nine till a half past one Tryin' to make a livin' watchin' everybody else having fun Well, I don't miss much that ever happens on a dance hall floor Mercy, look what just walked through that door Well, hello T R 0 U B L E What in the world you're doin' A L O N E Say, good L double O K I N G I smell T R 0 U B L E I was a little bitty baby when my papa hit the skids Mama had a time tryin' to raise nine kids Told me not to stare 'cause it was impolite And did the best she could to try to raise me right But mama never told me 'bout nothing like Y O U Say, your mama must have been another something or another too Good L double O K I N G I smell T R 0 U B L E Well, you talk about a woman I've seen a lot of others But too much something' and not enough another You've got it all together like a lovin' machine Lookin' like glory and walkin' like a dream Mother Nature's sure been good to Y O U Well, your mama must have been another good lookin' other too Hey, say hey good L double O K I N G I smell T R 0 U B L E Well, you talk about a trouble-makin' hunka pokey bait, The men are gonna love and all the women gonna hate Reminding them of everything they never gonna be Maybe the beginning of the World War III Oh, the world ain't ready for nothin' like a Y O U Well, I bet your mama must have been a good looking other too Say hey good L double O K I N G I smell T R 0 U B L E
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Written by: Jerry Chesnut
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting"T-R-O-U-B-L-E" was written by legendary songwriter Jerry Chesnut, who also penned a number of other hits for Elvis Presley including "It's Midnight" and "Love Coming Down".
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Song ReleaseThis song was first released in April 1975 as a single.
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Album InclusionIt also appeared on the album "Today", released in May of the same year.
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Chart Performance"T-R-O-U-B-L-E" reached No.35 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Country chart as well.
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Live PerformancesThe King, as Elvis is known, performed this song live numerous times, including during his last tour in 1977, proving its popularity among fans and its enduring appeal.
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Musical StyleThe song is an uptempo rock 'n' roll number, one of the musical styles Elvis is best known for.
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Song Position"T-R-O-U-B-L-E" is the last track on the album, serving as the final, energetic note on "Today".
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Cover VersionsDespite its success in the hands of Elvis, it was also recorded by several other artists, including Travis Tritt who had a chart-topping country hit with his version in 1992.
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Musical ArrangementThe song features a strong piano introduction and a catchy chorus that is driven by a strong beat and Presley's dynamic vocals.
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LegacyToday, "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" is considered a classic Elvis track, remembered and respected as an example of his buoyant, charismatic performance style.
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