Biography:
Thomas George "Tom" Russell (born 5 March 1950) in Los Angeles) is an American singer-songwriter. Although most identified with the country music tradition, his music also incorporates elements of folk, Tex-Mex and the cowboy music of the American West. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Johnny Cash, Nanci Griffith, Dave Alvin, Suzy Bogguss and more. In addition to his music, he is also a painter of folk art and has published a novel and a book of songwriting quotes co-authored with Sylvia Tyson.
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Love Makes A Fool Of The Wise
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by: The Tom Russell Band
written by: Tom Russell / Carl Brouse
(capo 3rd fret)
A G
I was always running scared it's true
A D
I was always running back to you
Bm
Running never takes you home
G
You're running wild and all alone
D A
And lost you pay the cost
A G
You held my heart right in your hand
A D
You always seemed to understand
Bm
I played it right I played it wrong
G
I played around with love too long
D A
Love's a game that anyone can lose
Chorus:
Em
Love breaks the rules
Bm
A kind man turns cruel
D A
What begins a dream will end a lie
Em A D Em A D
Love makes a fool of the wise
A G
Old friends don't seem to hang around
A D
They whisper that she's leaving town
Bm
They say that I was cruel
G
They say I played the perfect fool
D A
A fool that never learned the ways of love
Repeat Chorus Twice
Em A D Em A D (end)
Love makes a fool of the wise
From the album Road to Bayamon 1989 Rounder Records
Transcribed by: Greg Yuriy
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
#
Love Makes A Fool Of The Wise
=============================
by: The Tom Russell Band
written by: Tom Russell / Carl Brouse
(capo 3rd fret)
A G
I was always running scared it's true
A D
I was always running back to you
Bm
Running never takes you home
G
You're running wild and all alone
D A
And lost you pay the cost
A G
You held my heart right in your hand
A D
You always seemed to understand
Bm
I played it right I played it wrong
G
I played around with love too long
D A
Love's a game that anyone can lose
Chorus:
Em
Love breaks the rules
Bm
A kind man turns cruel
D A
What begins a dream will end a lie
Em A D Em A D
Love makes a fool of the wise
A G
Old friends don't seem to hang around
A D
They whisper that she's leaving town
Bm
They say that I was cruel
G
They say I played the perfect fool
D A
A fool that never learned the ways of love
Repeat Chorus Twice
Em A D Em A D (end)
Love makes a fool of the wise
From the album Road to Bayamon 1989 Rounder Records
Transcribed by: Greg Yuriy
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