I'm the Fool - Mark Knopfler

I'm the Fool

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C Cadd9 8x
 
C Csus4 G F
I never thought I'd be the one
G C
To be the raging bull
C Csus4 G F
There'd always be a smoking gun
G C Cadd9
Who'd up and loose his cool
F
I never thought I'd have to say
C Am
I'm sorry my love because
C F/A G
I'm the fool I never ____
|1
F G C Cadd9 C Cadd9 C Cadd9
Fool I never thought I was
________
|2,3
C Csus4 Cadd9 C Cadd9 C
 
Bridge:
F
I'm the know it all
C G/B C
Trying to mend his broken heart
F
But I don't know who to call
C/G G
And I don't know where to start
 
_____
| 4
C C/G
....was darling
C Dm7 C G/B
I'm the fool I never
F/A G C Cadd9 C Cadd9 etc
Fool I never thought I was

How to play I'm the Fool

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 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.

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