Trouble Man by Marvin Gaye is played in the key of F#m at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1970s. It uses 2 chords — F#m Bm — arranged in the i-iv progression.

About the i-iv progression

This song is built on the i-iv progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.

Playing in the key of F#m

F# minor uses F#m, Bm, and C# — mostly barres. Capo 2 and use E-minor shapes for an easier version.

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Learn to play Trouble Man by Marvin Gaye on guitar. It sits in the key of F#m and uses the i-iv progression with the chords F#m Bm.