Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)

· by Styx

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Lyrics

You see the world through your (C)cyn i cal eyes; you’re a (D)trou bled young man I can (C)tell.

You’ve got it all in the palm of your hand,

but your (Bb)hand’s wet with (C)sweat, and your (Bb)head needs a rest.

And you’re (D)fool ing your self if you don’t be lieve it.

You’re (D)kid ding your self if you don’t be lieve it.

Why must you be such an (C)an gry young man when your (D)fu ture looks quite bright to (C)me?

(D)And how can there be such a (C)sin is ter plan that could (Bb)hide such a (C)lamb, such a (Bb)car ing young man?

And you’re (D)fool ing your self if you don’t be lieve it.

You’re (D)kill ing your self if you don’t be lieve it.

Get (D)up!

(Get up!) Get back on your feet.

You’re the one they can’t beat and you (C)know it.

Come (D)on!

(Come on!) Let’s see what you’ve got.

Just take your best shot and don’t (C)blow it.

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Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) by Styx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)” by Styx in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Styx songs work for kids?: Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.