I Was A Fool Chords
by Roy Orbison
I Was A Fool by Roy Orbison is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of E. It uses the chords E, Dbm, B, Bm, A and Abm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: E
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#1.
E Dbm E Dbm
I don't lose my blues when I pretend you're
B
with me.
B Bm E
Though I make believe I'm still alone.
E Dbm E Dbm B
When I think of you, my empty arms remind me,
A B E
that my one true love has gone.
A E
I was a fool, that's why I cried over you.
A B E Dbm E
I was a fool, I only wanted you.
#2.
A E B E B Abm
When I smile so gay, everybody knows, that
B
I've lost my love.
E
But that's the way it goes.
B E Dbm E B
When I think of you, my empty arms remind me,
A B E
that my one true love has gone.
A E
I was a fool, that's why I cried over you.
A B E
I was a fool, I only wanted you.
OUTRO:
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