Other arrangements of These Foolish Things
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A cig ar ette that bears a (Abm7)lip stick’s trac (Db7sus4)es;
an air line (Ebm7)tick et to ro (Ab7sus4)man (Ab7)tic plac es;
and still my (Gb7sus4)heart (Gb7)has wings:
(Eb7)these fool ish (Ebm)things
re (Ab9)mind me of you.
tink ling pia no in the (Abm7)next a part (Db7sus4)ment;
those stumb ling (Ebm7)words that told you (Ab7sus4)what (Ab7)my heart meant;
a fair ground’s (Gb7sus4)paint (Gb7)ed swings:
(Ebm)things
re (Ab9)mind me of you.
(Ab9sus4)things
re (Db11)mind me of you.
You came,
you saw,
and you (Bbm)con (Bbm7)quered me.
When (Bbsus2/4)you (Bbm7)did (Ebm7)that to me,
I (Db7)knew some (Dbdim)how this (Cb)had to be.
4.
scent of (Em7)smould ’ring leaves, the (Am7)wail of steam ers;
two lov ers on the street who (A7sus4)walk (A7)like (D7sus4)dream (D7)ers;
oh, how the (G7sus4)ghost of (G7)you clings:
(E7)these fool ish (A9sus4)things
re (C)mind me of (Em7)you.
How strange,
how sweet
to find you still.
These (Bm)things are (Em7)dear to me;
they (D13)seem
to (Ddim)bring you so (C)near to me.
5.
sigh of (Em7)mid night trains in (Am7)emp ty sta tions;
silk stock ings thrown a side, dance (A7sus4)in (A7)vi (D7sus4)ta (D7)tions;
oh, how the (G7sus4)ghost of (G7)you clings:
(E7)these fool ish (Asus2/4)things
re (D11)mind
me
of you,
re (D7)mind me of you,
re (D7)mind me of (G)you.
These Foolish Things — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "These Foolish Things" by Rod Stewart in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Gb, 123 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “These Foolish Things”
- Why does the accompaniment for "These Foolish Things" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "These Foolish Things" by Rod Stewart in?
- The backing track is in Gb at 123 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "These Foolish Things" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "These Foolish Things"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "These Foolish Things", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "These Foolish Things" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "These Foolish Things"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "These Foolish Things"?
- "These Foolish Things" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rod Stewart are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rod Stewart: "As Time Goes By", "For All We Know", "It Had To Be You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "These Foolish Things" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for These Foolish Things by Rod Stewart, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Gb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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