Now playing

Poor Little Fool

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Poor Little Fool:Brian Hyland.
Album - The Bashful Blond - on
KAPP Records in 1960.
INTRO:  Eb   Cm   Ab  Bb  
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)
#1.
EbI used to play aCmround with hearts that 
Abhastened at my Bbcall.
But Ebwhen I met that Cmlittle girl I Abknew 
that I would Bbfall.
CHORUS:
Poor little Ebfool, oh Cmyeah, AbI was a Bbfool, 
uh Ebhuh.
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)
#2.
She Ebplayed around and Cmteased me with her 
Abcarefree devil Bbeyes.
She'd Ebhold me close and Cmkiss me but her 
Abheart was full of Bblies.
CHORUS:
Poor little Ebfool, oh Cmyeah, AbI was a Bbfool, 
uh Ebhuh.
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)
#3.
She Ebtold me how she Cmcared for me and Abthat 
we'd never Bbpart.
And Ebso for the very Cmfirst time, I Abgave away 
my Bbheart.
CHORUS:
Poor little Ebfool, oh Cmyeah, AbI was a Bbfool, 
uh Ebhuh.
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)
#4.
The Ebnext day she was Cmgone and I Abknew she'd 
lied to Bbme.
She Ebleft me with a Cmbroken heart and Abwon her 
Bbvictory.
CHORUS:
Poor little Ebfool, oh Cmyeah, AbI was a Bbfool, 
uh Ebhuh.
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)
#5.
I'd Ebplayed this game with Cmother hearts but I 
Abnever thought I'd Bbsee.
The Ebday that someone Cmelse would play love's 
Abfoolish game with Bbme.
CHORUS:
Poor little Ebfool, oh Cmyeah, AbI was a Bbfool, 
uh Ebhuh.
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)
OUTRO:
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)
(EbLittle fool, Cmpoor little fool, AbI was a 
 fool, oh, Bbyeah!)..(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Poor Little Fool

by Brian Hyland

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Poor Little Fool:Brian Hyland.

Album - The Bashful Blond - on

KAPP Records in 1960.

Eb Cm Ab Bb

INTRO:

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)

#1.

Eb Cm

I used to play around with hearts that

Ab Bb

hastened at my call.

Eb Cm Ab

But when I met that little girl I knew

that I would fall.

CHORUS:

Eb Cm Ab Bb

Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool,

uh huh.

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)

#2.

Eb Cm

She played around and teased me with her

Ab Bb

carefree devil eyes.

Eb Cm

She'd hold me close and kiss me but her

Ab Bb

heart was full of lies.

CHORUS:

Eb Cm Ab Bb

Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool,

uh huh.

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)

#3.

Eb Cm Ab

She told me how she cared for me and that

we'd never part.

Eb Cm Ab

And so for the very first time, I gave away

my heart.

CHORUS:

Eb Cm Ab Bb

Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool,

uh huh.

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)

#4.

Eb Cm Ab

The next day she was gone and I knew she'd

lied to me.

Eb Cm Ab

She left me with a broken heart and won her

victory.

CHORUS:

Eb Cm Ab Bb

Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool,

uh huh.

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)

#5.

Eb Cm

I'd played this game with other hearts but I

Ab Bb

never thought I'd see.

Eb Cm

The day that someone else would play love's

Ab Bb

foolish game with me.

CHORUS:

Eb Cm Ab Bb

Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool,

uh huh.

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)

OUTRO:

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)

Eb Cm Ab

(Little fool, poor little fool, I was a

fool, oh, yeah!)..(Fade.)

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Poor Little Fool Chords by Brian Hyland

Learn how to play Poor Little Fool by Brian Hyland with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Poor Little Fool chords”, “Poor Little Fool guitar chords”, or “Brian Hyland Poor Little Fool 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 Poor Little Fool chords and for experienced players who want accurate Poor Little Fool lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Cm, Ab, Bb, A.

FAQ — Poor Little Fool by Brian Hyland

How do I play "Poor Little Fool" by Brian Hyland on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Poor Little Fool" by Brian Hyland on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Poor Little Fool" by Brian Hyland free?

Yes. The chords for "Poor Little Fool" by Brian Hyland are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Poor Little Fool" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Poor Little Fool" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Poor Little Fool"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Poor Little Fool" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Poor Little Fool" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Poor Little Fool" by Brian Hyland with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Brian Hyland below.

What key is "Poor Little Fool" in?

The chords for "Poor Little Fool" show the original chord names (including Eb, Cm, Ab, Bb, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.