The Fool
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[Intro ]
G D Am C G D
[Verso 1]
G D Am
You make it look so easy
C G D
Wish I were cool enough to not care
G D Am
They say the good starts to flow when you let it
C G D
But I can't seem to get there
G D Am
Can't help but wanna burn brightly
C G D
To see right down to my core
G D Am
Still all I am, ever was, ever will be
C G D
I wanna be so much more
[Refrão]
G D Am
Guess I'm the fool
C G A7
For putting the weight upon my shoulders
G D Am
Making me blue
C G A7
Wish there was more that I could offer
A7
Bleed for all that's lost
[Verso 2]
G D Am
I wanna hold all your darkness
C G D
And make you feel alright
G D Am
And when I lay my head down for the last time
C G D
I wanna know I lived it right
[Refrão]
G D Am
Call me the fool
C G A7
For putting the weight upon my shoulders
G D Am
Making me blue
C G A7
Wish there was more that I could offer
G D Am
Bleed for all that's left to lose
C D A7
Weight of the world's upon my shoulders
G D Am
Making me blue
C D A7
Wish there was more that I could offer
G D Am
Call me the fool
C G A7
For putting the weight upon my shoulders
G D Am
I'd rather be blue
C G A7
And know that it's something real I'm after
C D A7
Wish there was more that I could offer
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 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.