This Foolish Game
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Intro
Am Dm x4
[Verso 1]
Am Dm
This foolish game is easy
Am Dm
when it's all that you've got
Am Dm
This foolish little game
Am Dm
it's so ea - sy
Em Dm
And it gets pretty hot
Em
Whether you like it or not
[Verso 2]
Am Dm
Hey I'm tired
Am Dm
Tired of runnin' the hustle
Am Dm
So tired, tired,
Am Dm
tired, tired of this struggle
Em Dm
And if there was a better way, well I missed it
Em
But that don't mean I ain't gifted
[Ponte]
D7
Here we go deep down again
Am Am/G# Am/G Am/F#
My shoulders are achin' from what I've been lifting
D7
Here we go deep down again
Em N.C.
Now you know brother I'm a not without sin
{Solo}
Am Dm x4
Em Dm
Em
[Verso 3]
Am Dm
Oh well, that's tough luck son
Am Dm
Out here on the street
Am Dm
Better get yourself together
Am Dm
Cause nothing is free
Em Dm
You know what they say
Em
It's a hard, hard road this way
Outro
Am Dm
This foolish game is easy
Am Dm
when it's all that you've got
Am Dm x10
How to play This Foolish Game
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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.