John Prine – Caravan Of Fools Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

John Prine – Caravan Of Fools Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsEmAmB7

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This is the chord progression of Caravan Of Fools by John Prine on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Verse]
Em
The dark and distant drumming
Am
The pounding of the hooves
Em                  B7                                   Em
The silence of everything that moves
Em
Late at night you’ll see them
Am
Decked out in shiny jewels
Em                  B7                  Em
The coming of the caravan of fools

[Verse]
Em
Like the wings of a dove
Am
The waiter’s white glove
Em                                   B7                  Em
Seems to shimmer by the light of the pool
Em
Some dog-blinding winter
Am
When you can’t stand to lose
Em                  B7                                   Em
You’re running with the caravan of fools

[Chorus]
Em
The caravan of fools
Am
The caravan of fools
Em                                   B7                  Em
You’re running with the caravan of fools

[Instrumental]
Em Am
Em B7
Em

[Verse]
Em
Love and devotion
Am
Deep as any ocean
Em                  B7                  Em
Don’t play by anybody’s rules
Em
With your carousel of horses
Am
And your unforeseen forces
Em                  B7                                   Em
You’re running with the caravan of fools

[Chorus]
Em
The caravan of fools
Am
The caravan of fools
Em                                   B7                  Em
You’re running with the caravan of fools

[Instrumental]
Em Am
Em B7
Em

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How to play Caravan Of Fools: key, chords and progression

To play Caravan Of Fools by John Prine, think in E minor (one sharp: F♯). It takes 3 chords: Em, Am and B7.

The backbone of the song is Em – Am – Em – B7 (i – iv – i – V7 in E minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
B7 chord on guitar (x21202)
B7B D♯ F♯ A

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Caravan Of Fools chords: questions

What key is Caravan Of Fools in?

Caravan Of Fools by John Prine is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Caravan Of Fools?

Caravan Of Fools uses 3 chords: Em, Am, B7.

What is the chord progression of Caravan Of Fools?

The main progression is Em – Am – Em – B7 (i – iv – i – V7).

Is Caravan Of Fools easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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