Fools Gold Guitar Chords

Passenger’s “Fools Gold” is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that tells the story of a love lost. The song’s melancholic melody and Rosenberg’s poignant lyrics perfectly capture the raw emotions of heartbreak and regret.

Fools Gold Chords

Intro: [E] .. [A] .. [F#m] .. [B] .. [E]

[F#m] Can’t you show [B] me something
[E] I’ve not seen before [A]
[F#m] Magic tricks [B] and pirate ships –
[E] they just don’t work [A] no more. [E]
[F#m] Given up on [B] treasure chests
that [E] wash upon the [A] shore
[F#m] ‘Cause fool’s gold never
seems to keep its [B] shine.

[C#m] Can’t you give [B] me something [E]
I can hold in my [B] hands
[F#m] Sick of gold [B] rush promises
and [E] empty [A] suitcase plans
[F#m] I won’t go back to [B] treasure maps
and [E] digging in the [A] sand [E]
[F#m] For I always seem to lose
whatever I [B] find
[F#m] I always seem to leave it all [B] behind

[F#m] Give me [B] golden [E] afternoons in May [A]
[F#m] Give me [B] silver moons
that light [C#m] my way [A] .. [C#m]
[F#m] & I won’t ask for [B] fool’s gold [E] anymore

[F#m] Can’t you [B] make me feel like
[E] I haven’t felt for [A] years
[F#m] Let me laugh like I did when
[B] I was a kid [E] until I burst into [A] tears
[F#m] And count the diamond [B] stars
and [E] drink the water crystal [A] clear
[F#m] And I’ll be richer than any man
who lives with [B] fear

[E] Singing aaaaaay [A] .. [E]
[A] Give [B] me golden afternoons in [E] May [A]
[F#m] Give me silver [B] moons
that [C#m] light my way [A]
[F#m] I won’t ask for [B] fool’s gold
[C#m] anymore.

Fools Gold Song Details

Title: Fools Gold
Artist: Passenger (Mike Rosenberg)
Album: All the Things That Were Lost (2010)

Genre: Folk, Indie Rock
Length: 3:20
Lyrics: Written by Mike Rosenberg

Music: Written by Mike Rosenberg
Producer: Dan Greaves

The song opens with the lines, “We built a house of cards upon the beach, knew the tide was near,” setting the stage for a bittersweet tale of fleeting happiness. Rosenberg goes on to describe the passionate yet fragile nature of their relationship, using metaphors like “a fire in the snow” and “a diamond in the dust.” Despite knowing its impermanence, they clung to the hope that their love could defy the odds.

The chorus, “But fool gold doesn’t shine like a true diamond,” serves as a poignant reminder of the reality of their situation. Their love, though bright and intense, was ultimately unsustainable, leaving them with nothing but empty promises and memories.

The bridge offers a glimmer of hope, with the lines, “Maybe next time the tide won’t come so fast, maybe next time we’ll build our house to last.” However, this fleeting optimism is quickly dashed by the final chorus, which reiterates the harsh truth: “But fool’s gold doesn’t shine like a true diamond.”

“Fools Gold” is a timeless song that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of losing love. Its relatable lyrics and evocative imagery make it a powerful anthem for the heartbroken, offering a sense of solace and shared experience.

Fools Gold Guitar Chords

Fools Gold Chords

Intro: [E] .. [A] .. [F#m] .. [B] .. [E]

[F#m] Give me [B] golden [E] afternoons in May [A]
[F#m] Give me [B] silver moons
that light [C#m] my way [A] .. [C#m]
[F#m] & I won’t ask for [B] fool’s gold [E] anymore

[E] Singing aaaaaay [A] .. [E]
[A] Give [B] me golden afternoons in [E] May [A]
[F#m] Give me silver [B] moons
that [C#m] light my way [A]
[F#m] I won’t ask for [B] fool’s gold
[C#m] anymore.