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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
D
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Dm
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B
B
2

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If I told you all my secrets,

they'd be lies
E
E

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If I die a happy man
C#
C#
4

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It's 'cause I fi nally

learned to die
Verse 2
F#
F#
2

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I've lived a fool's life,
A
A

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I've lived a fool's life

Now I'm dying
D
D

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Dm
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Verse 3
B
B
2

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Wanted you to turn

and walk back in
E
E

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Oh, they have come here by mistake
C#
C#
4

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But I'll take what I can take
Verse 4
F#
F#
2

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I've lived a fool's life,
A
A

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I've lived a fool's life, baby
Dm
Dm

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And now I'm dying
Verse 5
B
B
2

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G
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Would you say dark has sunlight?
F#
F#
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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(Sun in dark and light)

Have I ever done anything right?
G
G

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I ought to kill me
F#
F#
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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(I haven't got the right)
Verse 6
G
G

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And do you mind if we come along?

F#
F#
2

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E
E

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B
B
2

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(I wouldn't mind at all)

Would you please sing that song you
G
G

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just sung?
F#
F#
2

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E
E

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(Waa, waa, waa)
Verse 7
B
B
2

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Oh, life is just some living with an end
E
E

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I would've done so many things
C#
C#
4

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You would've done if you were me
Verse 8
F#
F#
2

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I've lived a fool's life,
A
A

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I've lived a fool's life, baby
D
D

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Dm
Dm

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And now I'm dying
Interlude 1
Dm
Dm

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C#
C#
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Verse 9
Dm
Dm

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I'm dying, I'm dying,
C#
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4

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I'm dying, I'm dead

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Dm

  • B

    2

  • E

  • C#

    4

  • F#

    2

  • A

  • G

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Fools Life by Dr. Dog is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Fools Life are Eb, Ebm, C, F, D, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Ebm, C, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Fools Life is approximately 68 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Fools Life 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 Fools Life. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dr. Dog.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Fools Life to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Fools Life by Dr. Dog on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.