Fools Paradise Chords
by Buddy Holly
Fools Paradise by Buddy Holly is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of E with a capo on the 2st fret. It uses the chords E, A and B. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse one:
E
You took me up to heaven, when you took me in your arms.
A
I was dazzled by your kisses, blinded by your charms.
B
I was lost in a fool's paradise.
A B
Good and lost in a fool's paradise.
(Verse two: Repeat above)
When you told me that you loved me, I gave my heart to you.
And I wondered if there could be any truth in love so new.
I was lost in a fools paradise.
Good and lost in a fool's paradise.
A
The whole world was my kingdom
E
And your love the gem in my crown.
B
Then I saw you glance at a new romance
A
And my love came tumbling down.
Verse three: Repeat first
Well you treat me kinda coolish and may never let me know
That you think I'm being fooling because I love you so
I'll still get lost in a fool's paradise.
Lost with you in a fool's paradise.