Kingdom For A Fool
View chords used in this chart
Intro A D C#m Bm7
D A E
[Verso 1]
A D C#m Bm7
Seasons change, the way they always do
D A E
The world is dipped, dancing circles with the moon
A D C#m Bm7
It's a lack of gain, a calculated ruse
D A E
Spinning us, till we're a little bit confused
D A E
I wish I'd find just a better way to lose
C#m D A
So I settled for a cage, 9-5 and hollowed out
E C#m
Breaking like a window, I can see there's no way out
D A
Slave and a working wage, is that all I'll ever do?
E D
Stuck in this apartment, a kingdom for a fool
( A D C#m Bm7 )
( D A E )
[Verso 2]
A D C#m Bm7
Things will change, well this ain't no breaking news
D A E
Life is hard, beautiful, crude
A D C#m Bm7
We stay the same, cemented heavy in our boots
D A E
Like a sycamore, clinging to it's roots
D A E
Wish I had a way to cut me loose
C#m D A
So I settled for a cage, clipped my wings and headed south
E C#m
Joined the wounded herd, get in line and shut your mouth
D A
Let the apocalypse come, the end is seldom good
E D
Lost inside my head, a kingdom for a fool
Final
A
A kingdom for a fool
D
A kingdom for a fool
A
A kingdom for a fool
D
A kingdom for a fool
A
A kingdom for a fool
D
A kingdom for a fool
D A
A kingdom for a fool
How to play Kingdom For A Fool
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.