Foolish Pride

by Travis Tritt

🎹 Loading song
Preparing player…
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids

Lyrics

She stayed (F)up all night and cried in to her (F)pil low,

and fought (Bb)off the urge to just break down and (Csus)call.

Last (F)night to find gize the fault seemed so darned (F)eas y,

but now, (Bb)who’s to blame?

Don’t mat ter much at all.

She (Dm)thinks, if she calls him, it (Csus)just shows (F)weak ness.

So, the (Bb)hurt goes on with (C)ev ’ry tear she’s (Dm)cried.

(C)Ain’t it (Bb)sad to see a good love fall to (F)piec es?

Chalk an (F)oth er heart break up

to fool ish pride.

Turn out the lights,

the (Bb)com pe ti tion’s (F)o ver.

The (Bb)stub born souls are the (Gm7)los ers here to (C)night.

And (F)while the brid ges (Bb)burn

an oth er (F)hard, hard les son’s learned

as (Gm7)in the ash es pas sion slow ly (C)dies.

And (Dm)this ro mance goes down

to (C)fool ish pride,

yeah.

He (F)re lives ev ’ry word they spoke in (F)an ger.

and He (Bb)walks the floor and punch es out the (Csus)wall.

To (F)a pol o gize to her would be so (F)sim ple,

but in (Bb)stead he cries, “I’ll be damned if I’ll crawl.”

She (Dm)If he los es her,

he’s (Csus)lost his (F)best friend

So, and (Bb)more than just a (C)lov er can pro (Dm)vide.

(C)So, he (Bb)wrest les with e mo tions that de (F)feat him.

Chalk an (F)oth er love lost up

to fool ish pride.

Turn out the lights,

the (Bb)com pe ti tion’s (F)o ver.

The (Bb)stub born souls are the (Gm7)los ers here to (C)night.

And (F)while the brid ges (Bb)burn

an oth er (F)hard, hard les son’s learned

as (Gm7)in the ash es pas sion slow ly (C)dies.

And (Dm)this ro mance goes down to (C)fool ish pride,

yeah.

He to (C)fool ish pride.

(Am)Chalk an (Gm7)oth er love lost (C)up to fool ish pride,

yeah.

Foolish Pride by Travis Tritt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Foolish Pride” by Travis Tritt 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 Bb 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 "Foolish Pride" 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 Pride"?
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 Travis Tritt songs work for kids?
Try "MODERN DAY BONNIE AND CLYDE", "IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE", "ANYMORE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.