What Kind Of Fool Am I?

by Leslie Bricusse

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What kind of (C)fool am I

who nev er (Dm7)fell in love?

It seems that (C)I’m the on ly (A7)one that I have been (Dm7)think ing of.

What kind of (C)man is this,

an emp ty (D7)shell,

a lone ly (Bm7)cell in (Em7)which an (Am)emp ty (D7)heart must dwell.

What kind of (C)lips are these

that lied with (Dm7)ev ’ry kiss,

that whis pered (C)emp ty words of (A7)love that left me a (Gm7)lone like this?

Why can’t I (F)fall in love

like an y (C)oth er man,

and may be (Dm7)then I’ll know what (G7)kind of fool I (C)am.

(G7)What kind of (C)fool am I

who nev er (Dm7)fell in love?

It seems that (C)I’m the on ly (A7)one that I have been (Dm7)think ing of.

What kind of (C)life is this,

an emp ty (D7)shell,

a lone ly (Bm7)cell in (Em7)which an (Am)emp ty (D7)heart must dwell.

What kind of (C)clown am I?

What do I (Dm7)know of life?

Why can’t I (C)cast a way the (A7)mask of play me and (Gm7)live my life?

Why can’t I (F)fall in love

’til I don’t (C)give a damn,

and may be (Dm7)then I’ll know what (G7)kind of fool I (C)am.

(G7)What kind of (C)am.

What Kind Of Fool Am I? by Leslie Bricusse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Kind Of Fool Am I?” by Leslie Bricusse 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 C at 80 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 "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" 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 "What Kind Of Fool Am I?"?
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.