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Fools Gold

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Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

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STANDARD TUNING w/
CAPO ON 4
(* = one strum)
[Intro]
D
DI’m like a crow on a wire
You’re the shining distraction that makes me Gfly, oh, Dhome
I’m like a boat on the water
You’re the rays on the waves that calm my mGind
Oh eDvery time
And I F#mknow in my Gheart Dyou’re not a constant Astar
And Gyeah I let you use me from the Dday that we first met
But I’m Bmnot done Gyet
Falling for Dyou
Fo-oAl’s gold
And GI knew that you turned it on for Deveryone you've met
But I Bmdon’t reGgret falling for youDr
FoolA’s golDd
DI’m the first to admit that I’m reckless
I get lost in your beauty and I can’t Gsee two feet in front Dof me
And I F#mknow in my Gheart, Dyou’re just a moving Apart
And Gyeah I let you use me from the Dday that we first met
But I’m Bmnot done Gyet
Falling for Dyou
Fo-oAl’s gold
And GI knew that you turned it on for Deveryone you've met
But I Bmdon’t reGgret falling for youDr
FoolA’s golDd  ohoh oh ohoh
       A*                   G*
Yeah I know your love's not real
D*                    A*
That’s not the way it feels
D*                     A (building up)
That’s not the way you feel
And Gyeah I let you use me from the Dday that we first met
But I’m Bmnot done Gyet
Falling for Dyou
Fo-oAl’s gold
And GI knew that you turned it on for Deveryone you met
But I Bmdon’t reGgret falling for youDr
         A                           D  D*  D(slowly picking)
Fool’s gold  ohoh oh ohoh, ohoh oh ohoh
Have fun!
Christy
www.liveloveguitar.com (all requests taken here)

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Fools Gold

by One Direction

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

STANDARD TUNING w/

CAPO ON 4

(* = one strum)

[Intro]

I’m like a crow on a wire

G D

You’re the shining distraction that makes me fly, oh, home

I’m like a boat on the water

You’re the rays on the waves that calm my mind

Oh every time

F#m G D A

And I know in my heart you’re not a constant star

G D

And yeah I let you use me from the day that we first met

Bm G

But I’m not done yet

Falling for you

Fo-ol’s gold

G D

And I knew that you turned it on for everyone you've met

Bm G D

But I don’t regret falling for your

A D

Fool’s gold

I’m the first to admit that I’m reckless

G D

I get lost in your beauty and I can’t see two feet in front of me

F#m G D A

And I know in my heart, you’re just a moving part

G D

And yeah I let you use me from the day that we first met

Bm G

But I’m not done yet

Falling for you

Fo-ol’s gold

G D

And I knew that you turned it on for everyone you've met

Bm G D

But I don’t regret falling for your

A D

Fool’s gold ohoh oh ohoh

A G

* *

Yeah I know your love's not real

D A

* *

That’s not the way it feels

D* A (building up)

That’s not the way you feel

G D

And yeah I let you use me from the day that we first met

Bm G

But I’m not done yet

Falling for you

Fo-ol’s gold

G D

And I knew that you turned it on for everyone you met

Bm G D

But I don’t regret falling for your

A D D D

* (slowly picking)

Fool’s gold ohoh oh ohoh, ohoh oh ohoh

Have fun!

Christy

www.liveloveguitar.com (all requests taken here)

About Fools Gold Chords by One Direction

Learn how to play Fools Gold by One Direction with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fools Gold chords”, “Fools Gold guitar chords”, or “One Direction Fools Gold chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Fools Gold chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fools Gold lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, F#m, A, Bm.

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What key is "Fools Gold" in?

The chords for "Fools Gold" show the original chord names (including D, G, F#m, A, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.