The Fool Chords
by B.B. King
The Fool by B.B. King is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords D7, C7, G7, A7, D and E7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
D7 C7
Gone are the days I'm holding you tight
G7
Gone are the times I thrill with delight
D7 C7 G7
Oh how I've missed you and your tender kiss
A7 D7 D
I've been a fool too long
D D7 C7
I took your love then broke my heart
G7
Can you forgive me, we'll make a new start
D7 C7 G7
Guess life ain't worth living if you ain't giving
A7 D7 D
I've been a fool to long
G7 D7
I've played the field but could not conceal
D7 C7
The way I feel about you
E7
Everyone guessed I had no happiness
A7
Loving you the way I do
D7 C7
You carried my heart around in your hand
G7 D7
Yes I still love you, please understand
D7 C7 G7
Life ain't worth living if you ain't giving
A7 D7 D
I've been a fool to long
G7 D7
I've played the field but could not conceal
D7 C7
The way I feel about you
E7
Everyone guessed I had no happiness
A7
Loving you the way I do
D7 C7
You carried my heart around in your hand
G7 D7
Yes I still love you, please understand
D7 C7 G7
Life ain't worth living if you ain't giving
A7 D7
I've been a fool to long