[Intro] G C G C G C D [Verse] G C Daddy's best girl in the world is D not supposed to have a boyfriend C G/B Am7 But she's never wanted at home C G/B Am7 Other girls are allowed to wear their makeup C She sneaks out her lipstick, G/B D powder, and comb [Pre-Chorus] D She surrounds his name with G C G hearts and flowers G Talks on the telephone for C G C6 hours and hours G But with the bird in his hand D G And two on a string C D Em The words of love have an imitation ring [Chorus] D C G/B Am G You little fool G D C I suppose that you're going to G stay all night D C G/B Am G You little fool G D Don't look at me that way, C G you know it isn't right D Bm You little fool G Em You little fool D C You little fool [Bridge] E A A7 D They say no news is good news E A A7 D The little girl wants information A7 G Mother just gives her E A some pills to choose F Bb C D D7 And says go and use your imagination [Verse] G C D Daddy's best girl in the world says just look what I have got C G/B Am7 As she sits beside him on the high stool C G/B With his arms around her neck, Am7 snowball in one hand C G/B D And the other full of imitation jewels [Pre-Chorus] D G C G She fingers a string of pearls G C G C6 An imitation but he'll never know it G D G Imitation lashes flutter above C D Em Looking for an imitation of love [Chorus] D C G/B Am G You little fool G D C I suppose that you're going to G stay all night D C G/B Am G You little fool G D Don't look at me that way, C G you know it isn't right D Bm You little fool G Em You little fool D C You little fool [Outro] D Bm Ooo... G Em Ahh... D C Ooo...
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The track was produced by Geoff Emerick.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: G, C, D, G/B, Am7, C6, Em, Am, Bm, E, A, A7, F, Bb, D7
- BPM: 112
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: You Little Fool
- Artist: Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Written by Elvis Costello
- Produced by Geoff Emerick
- Album: Imperial Bedroom
- Released Date: 2 July 1982
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is You Little Fool in?
You Little Fool is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for You Little Fool?
You need G, C, D, G/B, Am7, C6, Em, Am, Bm, E, A, A7, F, Bb, D7 to play You Little Fool by Elvis Costello & The Attractions.
Do I need a capo for You Little Fool?
No capo is needed to play You Little Fool by Elvis Costello & The Attractions.
How hard is You Little Fool to play on guitar?
You Little Fool by Elvis Costello & The Attractions is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.