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Words Of A Fool chords by
Barry Gibb
Barry Gibb
Jason Isbell
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
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G
G

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I gaze in your
C
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eyes now
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F

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C

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But you're not in sight
G
G

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Just a picture of someone
D
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I lie with each night
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G

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Long may love live here
C
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You fill up my home
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And though you're not with me now

I won't be alone
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G

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Verse 2

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Now wisdom is fine
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But the heart leads the way
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And nothing can change my memory
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D
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Like a wise man I patiently wait
Verse 3
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No matter how long
Em
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Human nature is cruel
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But all hope is gone
D
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If you don't act on
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The words of a fool
Verse 4
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Now times may be tough
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But we must survive
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And I'd rather be dead with you
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Than go on alive
Verse 5
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That's my one obsession
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My Christian belief
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For he who has loved and lost
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G

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Then loved he shall be
Verse 6
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Now wisdom is fine
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But the heart leads the way
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C
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And nothing can change my memories
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Like a wise man I patiently wait
Verse 7
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No matter how long
Em
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Human nature is cruel
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But all hope is gone
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If you don't act on
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The words of a fool
Verse 8
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But all hope is gone
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If you don't act on
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The words of a fool

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • Am

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Words Of A Fool by Barry Gibb, Jason Isbell is G major.

The primary chords used in Words Of A Fool are G, F, C, D, Em, A.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Words Of A Fool is approximately 58 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Words Of A Fool 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 Words Of A Fool. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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