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.
A 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:
(Eb7)these fool ish (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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "These Foolish Things" by Rod Stewart: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Cb, 123 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Cb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “These Foolish Things”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "These Foolish Things" by Rod Stewart in?
- The backing track is in Cb 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.
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