Only A Fool
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Capo 4
Intro: C F G F C G (2x)
D
Listen, don't turn away now
C F G
You know there's a first time for these feelings
D
Speak to me, show me the way now
C F Dm G
Are my hopes all empty dreams, or must we say goodbye
C G
Couldn't believe my heart could be broken
C F G
Didn't you know my defenses were down
Em Am
Now all those words we left unspoken
F G
Turned my whole world upside down
C G
Couldn't you see it in the beginning
C F G
Wasn't it obvious right from the start
Em Am
Only a fool believes he's winning
F G
When he's lost his ace of hearts
C
Only a fool
F G F C G
D
Please, don't walk away now
C F G
Why do you hurt me with your silence
D
I can't understand this game you are playing
C F Dm G
Lately it's been on my mind I had to let you know
C G
Couldn't believe my heart could be broken
C F G
Didn't you know my defenses were down
Em Am
Now all those words we left unspoken
F G
Turned my whole world upside down
C G
Couldn't you see it in the beginning
C F G
Wasn't it obvious right from the start
Em Am
Only a fool believes he's winning
F G
When he's lost his ace of hearts
C
Only a fool
F G F C G (2x)
C G
Couldn't believe my heart could be broken
C F G
Didn't you know my defenses were down
Em Am
Now all those words we left unspoken
F G
Turned my whole world upside down
C G
Couldn't you see it in the beginning
C F G
Wasn't it obvious right from the start
Em Am
Only a fool believes he's winning
F G
When he's lost his ace of hearts
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C G
Couldn't believe my heart could be broken
C F G
Didn't you know my defenses were down
Em Am
Now all those words we left unspoken
F G
Turned my whole world upside down
C G
Couldn't you see it in the beginning
C F G
Wasn't it obvious right from the start
Em Am
Only a fool believes he's winning
F G
When he's lost his ace of hearts
How to play Only A Fool
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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.