Fools Fall In Love

by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

(F)Fools

fall in (Am7)love

in a (Gm7)hur ry.

(C)Fools

give their (Bb)hearts

much too (F)soon.

(D7)Just

play them (D)two bars of (Gm)“Star dust.”

(G7)Just

hang out one

sil ly (Gm7)moon.

And (F)they’ve

got their (Am7)love

torch es (Gm7)burn ing

when (C)they

should be (Bb)play

ing it (F)cool.

(D7)I

used to (D)laugh,

but (Dm7)now I un der (Gm7)stand.

Shake the (G9)hand

of a (Bbmaj7)brand (Bbm)new (F)fool.

(F)Fools

fall in (Am7)love just like (Gm7)school girls,

(C)blind

ed by (A)rose

col ored (F)dreams.

(D7)They

build their (D)cas tles on (Cm)wish es

(G)with

on ly (F)rain bows for (Bb)beams.

And (F)they’re

mak ing (Am7)plans

for the (Gm7)fu ture

when (C)they

should be (Bb)right

back in (F)school.

(Eb)Oh, (D7)I

used to (D)laugh,

but now (Dm7)I

un der (Gm7)stand.

Shake the (G9)hand

of a (Bbmaj7)brand (Bbm)new

fool.

I can’t help (C)fall (Dm)ing (C7)in (F)love.

(Gm7)Fools

fall in love (C6)like (A)I (Dm7)do.

I can’t help (C)fall (Dm)ing (Gm)in (Dm7)love

like a (C)fool.

So shake the (G9)hand

of a (Bbmaj7)brand (Bbm)new (F)fool.

Fools Fall In Love by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fools Fall In Love by Elvis Presley 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 88 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Fools Fall In Love" 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 "Fools Fall In Love"?
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.
How many chords does "Fools Fall In Love" use?
Just 22 chords: A7, Am7, Bb, Bbm, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.