Fool's Holiday
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I know there's already a tab for this but I transcribed it into chords for those who can't read tablature :)
I simplified the chord sequence on the Chorus a bit
(* = strum once)
capo 1
Intro:
D, Em-Fm-F#m F#m-Fm-Em Fm-F#m-G
verse 1:
D Em-Fm-F#m
I know I've been a real bad guy,
F#m-Fm-Em Fm-F#m-G
my name's made the list more than a few times
D Em-Fm-F#m
You could light up a candle for every mistake that I've made
F#m-Fm-Em
and I'd follow them home with you
Fm-F#m-G
on a pity parade
Em D A
For years and years I pushed you aside, but never again
Chorus:
D A Em
Wrap me up like a present and put me away
G D
and when it gets cold I'll be yours
A Em
Let the bells ring on a fool's holiday
G D
I swear that I'm more than just broken promises,
A Em G
decorations can change like tinsel and ribbon so
D A G (once)
Do not open 'til you've got forever to spend
with me on a fool's holiday
D
verse 2:
D Em-Fm-F#m
I've always lived too selfishly,
F#m-Fm-Em Fm-F#m-G
nobody's perfect babe, but I never tried to be
D Em-Fm-F#m
So every second I've poisoned and all of the minutes you spent on me
F#m-Fm-Em Fm-F#m-G
I'd give my whole life's worth of hours to fix what I broke in the first place
Em D A
For years and years I pushed you aside, but never again so
Chorus:
D A Em
Wrap me up like a present and put me away,
G D
and when it gets cold I'll be yours
A Em
Let the bells ring on a fool's holiday
G D
I swear that I'm more than just broken promises,
A Em G
decorations can change like tinsel and ribbon so
D A G (once)
Do not open 'til you've got forever to spend
with me on a fool's holiday
D, Em-Fm-F#m F#m-Fm-Em Fm-F#m-G x2
D* A* G*
Tie me in ribbons and put me away,
D
know that I'll always be yours
A* G*
Bells will ring on a fool's holiday
D A Em
Wrap me up like a present and put me away,
G (stop)
and when it gets cold I'll be yours
D A Em
Let the bells ring on a fool's holiday
G D
I swear that I'm more than just broken promises,
A Em G
decorations can change like tinsel and ribbon so
D A Em G
Do not open 'til you've got forever to spend with me, oh
Em F#m G (once)
Do not open 'til you've got forever to spend
D
with me on a fool's holiday
How to play Fool's Holiday
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.