Fools Gold
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Intro: Am C G (x4)
[Verso 1]
Am C G
The gold roads sure a long road
Am C G
Winds on through the hills for fifteen days
Am C G
Am C G
[Verso 2]
Am C G
The pack on my back is aching
Am C G
The straps seem to cut me like a knife
Am C G
Am C G x2
[Verso 3]
Am C G
The gold roads sure a long road
Am C G
Winds on through the hills for fifteen days
Am C G
Am C G
[Verso 4]
Am C G
The pack on my back is aching
Am C G
The straps seem to cut me like a knife
Am C G
Am C G x2
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
Im no clown I wont back down
C G Am C G
I dont need you to tell me whats going down
Am C G Am C G
Down down down down da-down down down
Am C G Am C G
Down down down down da-down down down
Am C G Am
[Refrão]
Am C G
Im standing alone, Im watching you all
Am
Im seeing you sinking
Am C G
Im standing alone, youre weighing the gold
Am
Im watching you sinking
C G Am C G
Fooools gold
Am C G x2
[Verso 5]
Am C G
These boots were made for walking
Am C G
The Marquis-de-Sade dont wear no boots like these
Am C G x2
[Verso 6]
Am C G
Golds just around the corner
Am C G
Breakdowns coming up round the bend
Am C G x4
[Pré-Refrão]
Am C G
Sometimes you have to try to get along dear
Am C G
I know the truth and I know what youre thinking
Am C G
Am C G Am (hold for 10)
Down down down down da-down down down
Am C G Am
[Refrão]
Am C G
Im standing alone, Im watching you all
Am
Im seeing you sinking
Am C G
Im standing alone, youre weighing the gold
Am
Im watching you sinking
Outro:
C G Am
Fooools gold
C G Am
Fooool's gold
C G Am
Fooool's gold
C G Am
Fooool's gold
How to play Fools Gold
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 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.