Fools Fall in Love - The Drifters

Fools Fall in Love

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E7/6 A7 D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Em7
Well, fools fall in love in a hurry
 
A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7
Fools give their hearts much too soon
 
B7 Cdim B7 Em B+ Em7 Em6
Just play them two bars of stardust
 
G D9/F# Em7/9 G/B A7
Just hang out one silly moon.
 
E7/6 A7 D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Em7
Oh - oh! They've got their love torches burning
 
A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7
When they should be playing it cool
 
B7 Cdim B7 Dalt F#7 G
I used to laugh but now I understand
 
G/B A7 D A7 G/B G A7 D
Shake the hand of a brand new fool.
 
E7/6 A7 D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Em7
Well, fools fall in love just like schoolgirls
 
A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7
Blind - ed by rose col - ored dreams
 
B7 Cdim B7 Em B+ Em7 Em6
They build their cas - tles on wishes
 
G D9/F# Em7/9 G/B A7
With only rain - bows for beams.
 
E7/6 A7 D D9 D F#m D9 G G/F# Em7
Oh - oh! They're mak - ing plans for the future
 
A7 A7sus4 A7 G A7 Em7 D F#7
When they should be right back at school
 
B7 Cdim B7 Dalt F#7 G
I used to laugh but now I understand
 
G/B A7 D A7 G/B G A7 D
Shake the hand of a brand new fool.

How to play Fools Fall in Love

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E7. 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.

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