[Intro] Am C G Bb Am C G Bb C Eb [Verse 1] F#5 G#5 I am the message centre F#5 G#5 C5 D5 Local and direct F#5 G#5 Room to room, an operator C5 (no calls today, dear, they'll D5 just have to wait, dear) F#5 G#5 I call and I collect C5 (so just strike him softly, D5 away from the bodyyy) [Chorus] Am C You're made up too shiny today G Bb (in so much trouble) Am Your thoughts are just C G Bb pissing away (in so much trouble) C Eb So much trouble [Verse ] F#5 G#5 I am a manager F#5 G#5 And I am in control F#5 G#5 As the local delegator C5 (no calls today, dear, they'll D5 just have to wait, dear) F#5 G#5 I offer no guarantee at all C5 (so don't take it lightly, D5 you'll put yourself undeeer) [Chorus] Am C You're made up too shiny today G Bb (in so much trouble) Am C Your thoughts are just pissing away G Bb (in so much trouble) Am C A new typeface, a new day G Bb (in so much trouble) Am You can't remember C Ten minutes ago G Bb (in so much trouble) C Eb Too much trouble [Instrumental break] Bbm Abm Bbm Abm [Bridge] Bbm Db La, la-la-la-laaa Abm B La, la, la, la Bbm Db La, la-la-la-laaa Abm B C Eb La, la, la [Instrumental] F#5 G#5 C5 D5 F#5 G#5 C5 D5 (You'll put yourself under) [Chorus] Am C You're made up too shiny today G Bb (in so much trouble) Am C Your thoughts are just C G Bb pissing away (in so much trouble) Am C A new typeface, a new day G Bb (in so much trouble) Am C You can't remember ten minutes ago G Bb (in so much trouble) too much trouble [Outro] Am C La, la-la-la-laaa Gm Bb La, la, la, la Am C La, la-la-la-laaa Gm Bb La, la, la, la Am C La, la-la-la-laaa Gm Bb La, la, la, la Am C La, la-la-la-laaa Gm Bb La, la, la, la Am C La, la-la-la-laaa Gm Bb La, la, la, la Am C La, la-la-la-laaa Gm Bb La, la, la, la
On the 25th of April 1994, the track was released. The track was written by Dave Rowntree, Alex James, Graham Coxon & Damon Albarn.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: Am, C, G, Bb, Eb, F#5, G#5, C5, D5, Bbm, Abm, Db, B, Gm
- BPM: 140
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo β snap it on and change keys in seconds.
- Song: Trouble In The Message Centre
- Artist: Blur
- Written by Dave Rowntree, Alex James, Graham Coxon & Damon Albarn
- Produced by tephen Street
- Album: Parklife
- Released Date: April 25, 1994
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Trouble In The Message Centre in?
Trouble In The Message Centre is in the key of C#.
What chords do I need for Trouble In The Message Centre?
You need Am, C, G, Bb, Eb, F#5, G#5, C5, D5, Bbm, Abm, Db, B, Gm to play Trouble In The Message Centre by Blur.
Do I need a capo for Trouble In The Message Centre?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Trouble In The Message Centre by Blur.
How hard is Trouble In The Message Centre to play on guitar?
Trouble In The Message Centre by Blur is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.