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Fools Hall Of Fame

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CWell, if i live to be a hundFred 
I know i cCant forget the dGay 
That i bFroke the heart you gave me and let you walk Caway 
Thats when they hung my name iGn the fools hall of faCme 
Oh baby siFnce we`ve been apart i cant console my heart 
It cCries the whole night long  
oh did i eFver make you see the change you`ve made in me 
Oh baby Glet me tell you i was wrong 
Oh Choney say that youll forgivFe me 
And let me iCn this miserFy 
Cause i kGnow i keep on cryCing 
Till youll come back to me 
Dont leave me here in shame, in tGhe fools hall of fame 
Oh baby since we`ve been apart i cant console my heart 
It cries and cries the whole night long  
oh can i ever make you see the change you`ve made in me 
Oh baby let me tell you i was wrong 
Oh honey say that youll forgive me 
And let me in this misery 
Cause i know i keep on crying 
Till youll come back to me 
Dont leave me here in shame, in the fools hall of fame 
Dont leave me here in shame, in the fools hall of fame 
Listen to the song to get the right rythmn, and to sing it right.

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm voice and a distinctive sound characterized by train-like guitar rhythms. His music often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. This song, appearing on "The Man in Black: 1954-1958," fits into the world of an artist who projected both rebelliousness and a somber, humble demeanor. It plays like a wry commentary on misplaced pride or misguided ambition.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Fools Hall Of Fame

by Johnny Cash

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C F

Well, if i live to be a hundred

C G

I know i cant forget the day

F C

That i broke the heart you gave me and let you walk away

G C

Thats when they hung my name in the fools hall of fame

Oh baby since we`ve been apart i cant console my heart

It cries the whole night long

oh did i ever make you see the change you`ve made in me

Oh baby let me tell you i was wrong

C F

Oh honey say that youll forgive me

C F

And let me in this misery

G C

Cause i know i keep on crying

Till youll come back to me

Dont leave me here in shame, in the fools hall of fame

Oh baby since we`ve been apart i cant console my heart

It cries and cries the whole night long

oh can i ever make you see the change you`ve made in me

Oh baby let me tell you i was wrong

Oh honey say that youll forgive me

And let me in this misery

Cause i know i keep on crying

Till youll come back to me

Dont leave me here in shame, in the fools hall of fame

Listen to the song to get the right rythmn, and to sing it right.

About Fools Hall Of Fame Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Fools Hall Of Fame by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Fools Hall Of Fame chords”, “Fools Hall Of Fame guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Fools Hall Of Fame 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 Hall Of Fame chords and for experienced players who want accurate Fools Hall Of Fame lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G.

FAQ — Fools Hall Of Fame by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Fools Hall Of Fame" in?

The chords for "Fools Hall Of Fame" show the original chord names (including C, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.