Foolish Heart

by Kurt Weill

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(D7)Love (Gmaj7)should n’t be (Em7)ser ious, or (Am7)should it?

You (D9)meet, per haps you (F#)kiss,

you (Am7)start.

I (E#dim)fan cied that (D7)I (Abdim)un (D)der (G)stood

it;

I for (A9)got

my (A)fool

ish (D7b9)heart.

Love (Gmaj7)can’t be il (Em7)log i cal, (Am7)can it?

You (D9)kiss, per haps you (F#)smile,

you (Am7)part.

It (E#dim)hap pens the (D7)way (Abdim)that (D)you (G)plan

it,

if you (A9)got

my (A)fool

ish (D7b9)heart.

Love (A9)hush

your (D7)fool

ish (G)heart.

(D9)Poor

fool ish (G)heart,

(Am7)cry ing for (D7)one who ig (G#dim)nores

you.

(A9)Poor

fool ish (D)heart,

(Em7)fly ing from (A7)one who a (D)dores

(D7b9)you.

Ah, (Gmaj7)Love used to (Em7)touch me so (Am7)light ly.

Why (D9)will my heart be (F#)tray

me (Am7)so?

I would (E#dim)dance with a (D7)new (Abdim)lov (D)er (G)night

ly,

but my (A9)fool

ish (D7)heart

says (G)no.

(D9)Poor

fool ish (G)heart,

(Am7)cry ing for (D7)one who ig (G#dim)nores

you.

(A9)Poor

fool ish (D)heart,

(Em7)fly ing from (A7)one who a (D)dores

(D7b9)you.

Ah, (Gmaj7)Love used to (Em7)touch me so (Am7)light ly.

Why (D9)will my heart be (F#)tray

me (Am7)so?

I would (E#dim)dance with a (D7)new (Abdim)lov (D)er (G)night

ly,

but my (A9)fool

ish (D7)heart

says (G)no.

(G)no.

Foolish Heart by Kurt Weill — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Foolish Heart by Kurt Weill 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 G at 94 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 "Foolish Heart" 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 "Foolish Heart"?
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 Kurt Weill songs work for kids?
Try "September Song", "Speak Low", "Speak Low". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.