It Takes A Fool
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G Em
It takes a fool to love you
C G
It takes a fool to love you
G/F# Em A
It takes a fool to love you
C D G
And I'm just the fool for you
G Em
I really did it to myself I guess
G Em
I saw you standing in that cocktail dress
G
Oh, call the press
C
And say my life is a mess
D C G
Because I must confess to you
G Em
It takes a fool to love you
C G
It takes a fool to love you
G/F# Em A
It takes a fool to love you
C D G
And I'm just the fool for you
Am D G
Fool me once, it's shame on you
Am D G
But twice, it's shame on me
Am D G G/F# Em
But fool me baby for the rest of my life
Am D
And I'll be happy as a broken man can be
G Em
It takes a fool to love you
C G
It takes a fool to love you
G/F# Em A
It takes a fool to love you
C D G
And I'm just the fool for you
C D G
I'm just the fool for you
C D G
I'm just the fool for you
How to play It Takes A Fool
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.