King Of Fools Song Lyrics and Chords by Dwight Yoakam
King Of Fools
Recorded by Dwight Yoakam
Written by Dwight Yoakam and Kostas
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As you
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look into my eyes and tell those empty lies
I'll
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pretend they're true cause that's what I do
As you
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sit and hold my hand and smile at other men
I'll
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pretend I'm blind cause I'm just that kind
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I'm the king of fools and I'll always
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reign
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Over loneliness and
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pain
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The king of fools wears his
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crown
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Wherever misery can be
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found
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I'm the king of fools and I'll always
Am
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Bm
Cm
C#m
Dm
D#m
Em
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Gm
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reign
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Over loneliness and
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pain
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The king of fools wears his
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Bm
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Dm
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Em
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Gm
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crown
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Wherever misery can be
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found
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As you
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walk away with him and I lose in love again
I'll
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pretend to see that you're still with me
But I'll
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be there all alone like a king upon a throne
Cause I'm the king of
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Yes I'm the king of
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fools
FAQ
Who sang the the song King Of Fools?
- The song King Of Fools was sang by Dwight Yoakam.
Who is Dwight Yoakam?
- Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, known for his pioneering style of country music. First becoming popular in the mid-1980s, Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time.
In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, he is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.
