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Fool On The Roof Blues chords by
Guy Clark
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
Abm
Abm
4

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Em
Em

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Well, there's a fool on the roof,
E
E

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mama, what do you think he wants?
Em
Em

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A
A

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D
D

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A

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D
D

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A fool on the roof, mama,
A
A

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Em
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what do you think he wants?
E
E

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Bm
Bm
2

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Well, that could be the dumbest question I've

ever asked you, baby
Am
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D
D

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C
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D
D

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E
E

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Cause he's smooth lookin' for me
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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You know I tried to get away, even gave
A
A

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Em
Em

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up my good address
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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I tried to get away,
D
D

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A
A

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Em
Em

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gave up my good address
Bm
Bm
2

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I moved all the way to

Fannin
Em
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D
D

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Street tryin' to catch one
C
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Em
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lonesome break
G#m
G#m
4

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E
E

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D
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A
A

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D
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A

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Well, I re member that day, it was in 1952 I remember that day,
D
D

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A

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Em
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E
E

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it was in 1952
Bm
Bm
2

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Mama and

Papa took me aside and said,
Am
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Whoa boy, they tell you but you gotta fool on your own.
Em
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Bm
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Am
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Em
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E
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G#m
G#m
4

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You let the fool have his way and you'll be
D
D

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A

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spittin' on your whole life
A
A

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D
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You let the fool have his way and you'll be
Em
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spittin' on your whole life
Bm
Bm
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I'm talkin' about goin' back to

Texas
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Just me and my guitar and my wife

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Abm

    4

  • Em

  • E

  • A

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • Am

  • C

  • G#m

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Fool On The Roof Blues by Guy Clark is G major.

The primary chords used in Fool On The Roof Blues are Abm, Em, E, A, D, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Abm, Em, E, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Fool On The Roof Blues is approximately 44 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Fool On The Roof Blues using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Fool On The Roof Blues. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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