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Fools Gold Chords

Here are the chords for “Fools Gold” by Passenger — in the key of E (E, A, F#m and B). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:EAF#mBC#m

Chords for Fools Gold

Key: EBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
E
3
90
 Intro:E..A..F#m..B..E 
F#mCan't you showBme something
EI've not seen beforeA 
F#mMagic tricksBand pirate ships -
Ethey just don't workAno more.E 
F#mGiven up onBtreasure chests
 thatEwash upon theAshore
F#m'Cause fool's gold never
 seems to keep itsBshine.
C#mCan't you giveBme somethingE 
 I can hold in myBhands
F#mSick of goldBrush promises
 andEemptyAsuitcase plans
F#mI won't go back toBtreasure maps
 andEdigging in theAsandE 
F#mFor I always seem to lose
 whatever IBfind
F#mI always seem to leave it allBbehind
F#mGive meBgoldenEafternoons in MayA 
F#mGive meBsilver moons
 that lightC#mmy wayA..C#m 
F#m& I won't ask forBfool's goldEanymore
F#mCan't youBmake me feel like
EI haven't felt forAyears
F#mLet me laugh like I did when
BI was a kidEuntil I burst intoAtears
F#mAnd count the diamondBstars
 andEdrink the water crystalAclear
F#mAnd I'll be richer than any man
 who lives withBfear
ESinging aaaaaayA..E 
AGiveBme golden afternoons inEMayA 
F#mGive me silverBmoons
 thatC#mlight my wayA 
F#mI won't ask forBfool's gold
C#manymore.
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About Fools Gold

“Fools Gold” by Passenger is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — E, A, F#m, B and C#m — with the progression centred on E, A and F#m. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Fools Gold — FAQ

What key is “Fools Gold” in?

“Fools Gold” by Passenger is in the key of E. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Fools Gold”?

“Fools Gold” uses 5 chords: E, A, F#m, B and C#m.

Is “Fools Gold” easy to play on guitar?

“Fools Gold” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Fools Gold”?

“Fools Gold” is performed by Passenger.