Fools Tattoo
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F Gm
You hear the knock on your door
F Eb
That's the man asking for more
F Gm
Coming like a steam train
F Eb
Something to ease the pain
Bb C
And when the world starts calming down
Gm Eb
Darling I wish you around
Eb Gm
Love
F Gm
Love like a fools tattoo
Eb F Gm
Hasn't somebody, made such a fool, out of you
F Gm
I've been down this road before
F Eb
I know its familiar score
F Gm
5 2 1 1 and 5
F Eb
No on gets out alive
Bb C
And when the world starts calming down
Gm Eb
Darling I wish you around
Eb Gm
Love
F Gm
Love like a fools tattoo
Eb F Gm
Hasn't somebody, made such a fool, out of you
F Gm
I've made some bad mistakes
F Eb
To say never again
F Gm
Having heard that before
F Eb
Then all you need is God's love
Bb C
And when the world starts calming down
Gm Eb
Darling I wish you around
Eb Gm
Love
F Gm
Love like a fools tattoo
Eb F Gm
Hasn't somebody, made such a fool, out of you
Hasn't somebody, made such a fool, out of you
Hasn't somebody, made such a fool, out of you
How to play Fools Tattoo
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.