The Fool
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[Intro ]
Am C E Am
[Refrão]
Am C
The fool jumps on in, he goes in blind
E Am
They say he's a madman, that he's lost his mind
Am C
The fool wonders when they'll open their eyes
E Am
And see he's a genius in a foolish disguise
[Verso 1]
Am C
He tiptoes along the edge of the world
E Am
Singing and dancing and taunting the earth
Am C
He draws in his foes, they question his worth
E Am
Caught up by the trickster, they don't see the sword
[Pré-Refrão]
Am C
Risk taker, Oath Breaker
E Am
Who would trust a fool?
Am C
Reckless and senseless
E Am
They'll never see the truth
[Refrão]
Am C
The fool jumps on in, he goes in blind
E Am
They say he's a madman, that he's lost his mind
Am C
The fool wonders when they'll open their eyes
E Am
And see he's a genius in a foolish disguise
[Verso 2]
Am C
He gets in close, you drop down your guard
E Am
Laughing and smiling, he's never too far
Am C
Because what's a fool to a powerful God?
E Am
They'll never see him coming till he's right in their path
[Pré-Refrão]
Am C
Troublemaker, shift shaper
E Am
What defines a fool?
Am C
Under-estimated
E Am
Is such a perfect tool
[Refrão]
Am C
The fool jumps on in, he goes in blind
E Am
They say he's a madman, that he's lost his mind
Am C
The fool wonders when they'll open their eyes
E Am
And see he's a genius in a foolish disguise
[Ponte]
Dm
Toss a coin
E Am
Genius and madness, one of the same
Dm
What a choice
E Am
The Flint or the Steel, who is to blame?
Dm
A mask or two
Em Am
A brand new day with a different face
Dm
"Praise the fool"
E Am
Is what they chant, whisper his name
[Refrão]
Am C
The fool jumps on in, he goes in blind
E Am
They say he's a madman, that he's lost his mind
Am C
The fool wonders when they'll open their eyes
E Am
And see he's a genius in a foolish disguise
How to play 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 Am. 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.