Fools Paradise chords by Buddy Holly

Tuning: EADGBE

Chord Voicings:
F  133211
Bb  113331
C  X32010 or 335553
G  320003 or 355433

If you want to play it just like the record, use these voicings instead and add the sixth interval using
your pinky on the third and fourth beats, just like in a rock and roll or blues shuffle
F5  13XXXX to 15XXXX
Bb5  X13XXX to X15XXX
C5  X35XXX to X37XXX
G5  35XXXX to 37XXXX

Intro:
F F

Verse 1:
F
You took me up to heaven

When you took me in your arms
   Bb
I was dazzled by your kisses

Blinded by your charms

Chorus:
   C           F
I was lost, in a Fool's Paradise
     C           F
Good and lost, in a Fool's Paradise

Verse 2:
F
When you told me that you loved me

I gave my heart to you
   Bb
And I wondered if there could be

Any truth in love so new

Chorus:
   C           F
I was lost, in a Fool's Paradise
     C           F
Good and lost, in a Fool's Paradise

Bridge:
  Bb
The whole world was my kingdom
     F
And your love the gem in my crown
    G
Then I saw you glance at a new romance
    C
And my love came tumbling down

Verse 3:
F
Though you treat me kind-a coolish

And may never let me know
     Bb
That you think I'm being foolish

Because I love you so

Chorus:
        C           F
I'll still get lost, in a Fool's Paradise
     C          F
Lost with you, in a Fool's Paradise

Solo:
Bb Bb F F G G C C

Verse 3:
F
Though you treat me kind-a coolish

And may never let me know
     Bb
That you think I'm being foo-oo-oo-lish

Because I love you so

Chorus:
        C           F
I'll still get lost, in a Fool's Paradise
     C          F
Lost with you, in a Fool's Paradise
     C          F
Lost with you, in a Fool's Paradise



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| * Strum once