"The Trouble With Me Is You" is a popular song composed by Marvin Fisher with lyrics by Roy Alfred, registered with the United States Copyright Office in December 1948. Its full title, "(It's Easy to See) The Trouble With Me Is You," reflects the conversational, self-deprecating charm typical of late-1940s Tin Pan Alley songwriting. The composition received its first notable recording by Nat King Cole in March 1949 for Capitol Records, arranged by Pete Rugolo, which paired Cole's warm vocal delivery with lush orchestral accompaniment. Cole's association with the tune during one of the most prolific stretches of his recording career helped establish it among the broader post-war popular song repertoire. The song's lyrical hook and accessible melodic design have made it suitable for a variety of settings, from vocal jazz to barbershop quartet arrangements. While it never achieved the widespread fame of the era's biggest standards, it has continued to attract performers drawn to its understated appeal, including guitarist Duke Robillard and, more recently, vocalist Samara Joy, whose interpretation reflects a renewed interest in lesser-known gems from the Great American Songbook. The tune remains a rewarding choice for musicians seeking material outside the most frequently performed standards of the period.
