Fools Must Die - Pretenders

Fools Must Die

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
The groove on the intro and throughout the song is done by playing the open A string
and riffing G,G,G#,A on the D string at the same time.
 
The lead is simply playing the G on the B string and bending the A on the G string up to
a B followed
by playing the G on the B string and the C on the G string (add loose vibrato).
 
[Intro]
A
 
[Verse 1]
A
A
So it shall be
A
Take your place in history
A
Show your face
A
Don't be shy
A
The world rejoices
A
When fools die
 
[Chorus]
A Am
They die, they must die
A Am
They die, they must die
G
Everybody gather round
F
Watch them falling to
G#maj7 F
The ground
 
[Verse 2]
A
Fools must die
A
So it shall pass
A
Bow your head
A
Raise your glass
A
Don't ask when
A
Don't ask why
A
Ask for mercy
A
Cause fools die
 
[Chorus]
A Am
They die, they must die
A Am
They die, they must die
G
Everybody gather round
F
Watch them stumble to
G#maj7 F
The ground
 
[Bridge]
A Am
A Am
G#maj7 F
A
 
[Verse 3]
A
Fools must die
A
One by one
A
Indulge yourself
A
As i have done
A
As you are now
A
So once was i
A
Prepare for death
A
Cause fools must die
 
[Chorus]
A Am
They die, they must die
A Am
They die, they must die
G
Everybody gather round
F
Watch them falling to
G#maj7 F A
The ground

How to play Fools Must Die

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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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