I'm Troubled

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Our meeting is a pleasure

And partying is grief

But a false hearted lover

Is worse than a thief

A thief can but rob you

And take what you save

But a false hearted lover

Take you to your grave

I'm troubled, I'm troubled

I'm troubled in mind

If trouble don't kill me

I'll live a long time

A grave will decay you

And turn you to dust

And a girl in a million

That a poor boy can trust

They'll hug and kiss you

And tell you more lies

And they cross ties on the railroad

Or stars in the sky

I'm troubled, I'm troubled

I'm troubled in mind

If trouble don't kill me

I'll live a long time

I'm going to Georgia

I'm going to Rome

I'm going to Georgia

To make it my home

Gonna build me a cabin

On the mountain so high

Oh, the wild birds and turtle doves

Can hear my sad cry

I'm troubled, I'm troubled

I'm troubled in mind

If trouble don't kill me

I'll live a long time

I'm Troubled - Flatt And Scruggs

Recorded by Bill and Old Tom Flatt and the Scruggs Brothers, 'I'm Troubled' stands as a quintessential example of bluegrass storytelling. The track captures the raw emotional depth characteristic of the genre, blending fiddle and banjo with a narrative that explores personal turmoil and resilience. Released during the height of the Flatt and Scruggs era, the song exemplifies their signature sound, where acoustic instrumentation serves as a vehicle for poignant lyrics. It remains a staple in the bluegrass canon, often performed to illustrate the group's ability to translate folk themes into a distinctively Appalachian musical style. The recording showcases the intricate interplay between the brothers' instruments, creating a texture that defined the sound of the 1960s and continues to influence modern acoustic music.