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(CN.C.)What kind of (Dmaj9)fool am I,
who nev er (Bm7)fell in love?
It (A13)seems (Aaug7)that (F#m7)I’m the on ly (B)one
that I have been think ing of.
(CN.C.)What kind of (D)man is (C#6)this?
An emp ty (E9)shell,
a (E7)lone ly (A)cell in (F#m7)which an (Bm7)emp ty (E7)heart must (Em7)dwell.
(CN.C.)What (A11)kind of (Dmaj9)lips are (D)these
that lied with (Em7)ev ’ry kiss,
that whisp (A9)ered (D6)emp ty (D6)words of (Am7)love that (D11)left (D9)me a (F#)lone like this?
Why can’t I (Em7)fall in love,
like an (C9)y (D)oth er (D6)man?
And (Bm)may be (Em7)then I’ll know what (Em7)kind of (A7)fool I (D)am.
(CN.C.)What (Bb11)kind of (Ebmaj9)clown am I?
What do I (Fm7)know of life?
Why can’t I (Eb6)cast a (Eb6)way this (Bbm7)mask of (Eb11)play and (G)live my life?
(CN.C.)Why (Eb11)can’t I (Ab6)fall in love
(Db9)like an y (Eb6)oth er (Eb)man?
(CN.C.)And (Cm)may be (Fm7)then I’ll know what (Abm7)kind of (Ab6)fool
I am!
What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" by Sammy Davis Jr.: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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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- Can I sing "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" by Sammy Davis Jr. in?
- The backing track is in D at 80 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 "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" 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 "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" 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 "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)"?
- "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" was originally performed by Sammy Davis Jr.. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sammy Davis Jr. are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sammy Davis Jr.: "Gonna Build A Mountain". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" by Sammy Davis Jr.. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "What Kind Of Fool Am I (From Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.