A Day In The Life Of A Fool
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Intro: Am Bm5-/7 E7/9- Am9 Am Bm5-/7 E7/9-
Am Bm5-/7 E7/9- Am9 Am Bm5-/7 E7/9-
A day in the life of a fool,
Am Dm7 G7 C7M Em5-/7 A7/9-
A sad and a long lonely day
Dm7 G7
I walk the avenue
C7M F7M
And hope I'll run into
Bm5-/7 E7/9-
The welcome sight of you
Am9 Am Bm5-/7 E7
Coming my way
Am Bm5-/7 E7/9- Am9 Am Bm5-/7 E7
I stop just across from your door
Em5-/7 A7/9- C7/9- Dm9 Dm7
But you're never home anymore
Bm5-/7 E7/9-
So back in my room
Am Am/G F#m5-/7 F7
And there in the gloom
Bm7/E E7 Am
I cry tears of goodbye
Interlude: Am Bm5-/7 E7/9- Am9 Am Bm5-/7 E7 Em5-/7 A7/9- C7/9- Dm9 Dm7
Bm5-/7 E7/9-
So back in my room
Am Am/G F#m5-/7 F7
And there in the gloom
Bm7/E E7 Am
I cry tears of goodbye
How to play A Day In The Life Of A Fool
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.