If you’ve got trouble
Then you got less trouble than me
You say you’re worried
You can’t be as worried as me (Oh oh)
You’re quite contend to be bad
With all the vantage you had over me
Just cause you’re trouble
And don’t bring your troubles to me
I don’t think it’s funny
When you ask for money and things
Especially when you’re standing there
Wearing diamond and rings (Oh oh)
You think I’m soft in the head
Well try someone softer instead anything
It’s not so funny
When you know what money can bring
You better leave me alone
I don’t need a thing from you
You better take yourself home
Go and count a ring or two
If you’ve got trouble
Then you got less trouble than me
You say you’re worried
You can’t be as worried as me
You’re quite contend to be bad
With all the vantage you had over me
Just cause you’re trouble
And don’t bring your troubles to me
(Ah rock on, anybody.)
You better leave me alone,
I don’t need a thing from you
You better take yourself home
Go and count a ring or two
If you’ve got trouble
Then you got less trouble than me
You say you’re worried
You can’t be as worried as me (Oh oh)
You’re quite contend to be bad
With all the vantage you had over me
Just cause you’re trouble
And don’t bring your troubles to me
Just cause you’re trouble
And don’t bring your troubles to me
Facing Troubles with a Wry Smile
“If You’ve Got Trouble” by The Beatles delivers a playful look at the notion of personal problems and social dynamics. The narrator draws a clear line between their own troubles and those of a companion, suggesting that their own burdens far outweigh anyone else’s. With tongue-in-cheek humor, the lyrics highlight a sense of exasperation with someone who seems to flaunt wealth and still seeks sympathy. The repeated message—“don’t bring your troubles to me”—emphasizes a desire for independence and perhaps a bit of frustration at being taken for granted. The song captures an everyday struggle: balancing empathy with the need to set boundaries.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Artist: The Beatles