Is "Kissing A Fool" 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 "Kissing A Fool"?

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 "Kissing A Fool" use?

Just 22 chords: Ab7, Abm, Abm6, Bb, Bb7, Bbm6, C7, C9, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other George Michael songs work for kids?

Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "ONE MORE TRY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Kissing A Fool

· by George Michael

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Lyrics

You are (Eb6)far

(Edim7)when I could have been your star.

You lis tened to peo ple who (Bb7)scared you to death.

And from my heart, (Eb6)strange that you were strong e nough to (C)e ven make a start, but you’ll (Fm7)nev er find peace of mind till you (Cb)lis ten to your heart.

Peo ple,

(Edim7)you can nev er change the way they (Fm7)feel.

(Abm6)Bet ter let them do just what they (Eb6)will, for they will,

if you (Fm11)let them (Fm7)steal your (Bb)heart from you.

And Peo ple will (Bbm6)al ways make a lov er (Fm7)feel a fool,

but you know I loved (Eb6)you.

We (C7)could have shown them all,

we (Abm6)should have seen love through.

(Fm7)Fooled me with the tears in your eyes,

(Fm7)cov ered me with kiss es and (Bb)lies.

So good bye eye eye eye eye, but (Ab7)please don’t take my (Db)heart.

You are (Eb6)far,

(Edim7)I’m er gon na be your star.

I’ll pick up the piec es and (Bb7)mend you to my heart.

from my heart, (Eb6)May be I’ll be strong e nough.

I (C)don’t know where to start, but I’ll (Fm7)nev er find peace of mind while I (Cb)lis ten to my heart.

Peo ple,

(Edim7)you can nev er change the way they (Fm7)feel.

(Abm6)Bet ter let them do just what they (Eb6)will, for they will, if you (Fm11)let them (Fm7)steal your (Bb)heart.

from you.

And Peo ple

will (Bbm6)al ways make a lov er (Fm7)feel a fool,

but you know I loved (Eb6)you.

We (C7)could have shown them all,

la (Abm6)la la la la la.

(Fm7)Fooled me with the tears in your eyes,

(Fm7)cov ered me with kiss es and (Bb)lies.

So good bye eye eye eye eye, but (Ab7)please don’t take my (Db)heart.

You are

But re (Fm7)mem ber this, ev ’ry oth er kiss that you (Cb7)ev er give long as we both live when you (Eb)need the hand of an (Eb)oth er man, one you (Db6)real ly can sur (C7)ren der with, I will (Fm7)wait for you like I al ways do.

There’s (Cb6)some thing that, that (Bb7sus)can’t com pare with (Fm7)an y oth er.

You are (C)think you’d love me too.

(Cb7)Guess you were (Bb7)kiss ing a fool.

You (Cb7)must have been (Bb7)kiss ing a (Ebmaj9)fool.

Kissing A Fool by George Michael — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Kissing A Fool” by George Michael 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 Ab at 150 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 "Kissing A Fool" 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 "Kissing A Fool"?: 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 "Kissing A Fool" use?: Just 22 chords: Ab7, Abm, Abm6, Bb, Bb7, Bbm6, C7, C9, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other George Michael songs work for kids?: Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "ONE MORE TRY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.