Fools Castle
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C
It's a big house on a hilltop
F C
Fine carpets on the floor
Expensive polished marble
D7 G7
Are the steps up to the door
C
Vines are climbing up to the roof top
F C
As if there's something they'd like to hide
People call it the Fool's Castle
G7 C
And I'm the fool that lives inside
F C
The girl is gone that warmed the castle
G7
Now it's dark the flame has died
C
It's a big house on a hilltop
F C
Without love and without pride
People call it the Fool's Castle
G7 C
And I'm the fool that lives inside
She used to live here I thought she was lucky
F C
She had what most girls only dream of
I gave her diamonds silk and satin
D7 G7
I gave her everything but love
C
And with my giving I gave her nothing
F C
She wanted only to be by my side
Yes they call it the Fool's Castle
G7 C
And I'm the fool that lives inside
F C
The girl is gone that warmed the castle
G7
Now it's dark the flame has died
C
It's a big house on a hilltop
F C
Without love and without pride
People call it the Fool's Castle
G7 C
And I'm the fool that lives inside
How to play Fools Castle
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.