Elvis Presley - (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such As I Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar E7 chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]Pardon me, if I’m [E7]sentimental
[F]When we say good-[C]bye
[C]Don’t be angry with [A]me should I [D]cry [G]
When you’re [C]gone yes I [E7]dream a little
[F]Dream that years gone [C]by
Now and then there’s a [G]fool such as [C]I
[F]Such as [C]I
[chorus]
Now and [F]then there’s a fool such as [C]I am over you
You [G]taught me how to [D]love
And now [G]you say that we are [G7]through
I’m a [C]fool, but I [E7]love you dear
Un[F]til the day I [C]die
Now and then there’s a [G]fool such as [C]I
[F]Such as [C]I
[chorus]
[F]Now and then there’s a fool such as [C]I am over you
You [G]taught me how to [D]love
And now [G]you say that we are [G7]through
I’m a [C]fool, but I [E7]love you dear
Un[F]til the day I [C]die
Now and then there’s a [G]fool such as [C]I
How to play A Fool Such As I on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I on guitar requires 7 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
A Fool Such As I uses these transitions most often: F → C (8), C → G (5), and C → E7 (4). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - E7 chord transition.
1. C → E7 chord transition
To move from C to E7;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
2. E7 → F chord transition
To move from E7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
3. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
4. C → A chord transition
To move from C to A;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
5. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
6. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
7. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
8. G → G7 chord transition
To move from G to G7;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.
9. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
A Fool Such As I chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in A Fool Such As I.
- A Fool Such As I includes 40 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- A Fool Such As I contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how A Fool Such As I connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).- F → C: 40%