Foolish Child
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Intro: D7
Verse:
G
Do you remember that time,at the convenience store
Bm/F#
It was early and I dropped my coffee on the floor
Dm/F C
And no one could laugh about it except for you
G
I pretended to know the meaning of life
D/F#
But I truly didn't know a thing at that time
Dm/F
but you were patient and said that
C
that was alright
Em/C Am C/D
It was alright
[Refrão]
G B7
They say a thousand things I don't care about
Em7 B/D# G/D A/C#
But your words can make me or break me down
C/A D/B
And that's why I'm Always
Em7/C Dsus2 Cmaj7 G D
Always a fool when you're around
verse 2:
G
And I tried to be funny, felt down on my knees
Bm/F#
Got burned to the ground by your southern beliefs
Dm/F C7
I did all these silly things, just so you'd notice me
G
Started weak like a lamb, now strong like a lion
D/F#
Maybe it's 'cause you're as crazy as I am
Dm/F
And if they think it's not gonna last then
C
it's their bad
Em/C Am C/D
It's their bad 'cause they say a
G B7
thousand things I don't care about
Em7 B/D# G/D A/C#
But your words can make me or break me down
C/A D/B
And that's why I'm always
Em7/C Dsus2 Cmaj7
Always a fool when you're around
Bridge: Bm7 - Em7 - Am7 - D7
G
And I acted like a foolish child
F
But apparently, that's what you liked
C
And I wanted to, but I didn't know how
D# D#/F
to tell you're on my mind
G
And sometimes it seems that I don't care
F
But all my words are true, I swear
C
I would rip the earth in two
D# Fsus2/D
To see if you were there
[Refrão]
G B7
They say a thousand things I don't care about
Em B/D# G/D A/C#
But your words can make me or break me down
C/A D/B
And that's why I'm always
Em/C D/B
That's why I'm always
C/A D/B
That's why I'm always
Em/C D Cm6 G
Always a fool.. when you're around
How to play Foolish Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.