Sooner Cheat Death Than Fool Love
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Em A
I tried my hand at poker
Em A
That old, godless game
F#m B
I was dealt five aces
F#m B
I swear on Peter's name
Em A Em A D F#m
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
Em A Em A D F#m Em A Asus A
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
[Verso 1]
F# D
Love is not a tower, as the poets say
F# D
Even the loftiest prison can be escaped
F# Bm
I wish I never met you, of that I'm sure
E A C G
I ain't any better off than I was before
Em A
I'll sooner reach Taenarum
Em A
And into the lower world
F#m B
Steal the Helm of Darkness
F#m B
Than Love another girl
Em A Em A D F#m
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
Em A Em A D F#m Em A Asus A
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
[Verso 2]
F# D
Love is not a chemical, nor molecular clone
F# D
I can't remember the last time I felt so alone
F# Bm
I'm sick as a dog, still my Love rings true
E A C G
I ain't any better off than I was with you
Em A
Cheat on Death and taxes
Em A
Cheat the money from wealth
F#m B
But if you try to fool Love
F#m B
You'll only fool yourself
Em A Em A D F#m
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
Em A Em A D F#m
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
Em A Em A D F#m
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
Em A Em A D F#m Em A
Sooner cheat Death than fool Love
How to play Sooner Cheat Death Than Fool Love
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What is the starting chord?
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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.