What key is "A Fool Such As I" in?

"A Fool Such As I" by Elvis Presley is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "A Fool Such As I" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "A Fool Such As I" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "A Fool Such As I"?

This arrangement of "A Fool Such As I" uses 22 chords: A7, Ab7, Adim7, Am, Bb, C, C#dim7, C6, +14 more.

How long does it take to learn "A Fool Such As I" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?

Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Par don (C)me, if I’m (E7)sen ti men tal (F)when we say good (C)bye.

(F)Don’t (Ab)be (C)an (Adim7)gry (C)with (E)me, (A7)should I (Dm)cry.

(CN.C.)When you’re (C)gone, yet I’ll (E7)dream a lit tle (F)dream, as years go (C)by.

(F)Now (Ab)and (C)then, (G#dim7)there’s (Am)a (Dm)fool (G7)such as (C)I.

(Bb)Now (C7)and (F)then, there’s a fool such (F#dim7)as (C)I am (F)o (Fm6)ver (C)you.

(C#dim7)You (G)taught me how to (D7)love, and now (D#dim7)you (Em)say (C#dim7)that (Dm)we (A7)are (Fm6)through.

(CN.C.)I’m a (C)fool, but I’ll (E7)love you, dear, un (F)til the day I (C)die.

(F)Now (Ab)and (C)then, (G#dim7)there’s (Am)a (Dm)fool (G7)such as (C)I.

(CN.C.)Par don (C)me, if I’m (E7)sen ti men tal (F)when we say good (C)bye.

(F)Don’t (Ab)be (C)an (Adim7)gry (C)with (E)me, (A7)should I (Dm)cry.

(CN.C.)When you’re (C)gone, yet I’ll (E7)dream a lit tle (F)dream, as years go (C)by.

(F)Now (Ab)and (C)then, (G#dim7)there’s (Am)a (Dm)fool (G7)such as (C)I.

(Bb)Now (C7)and (F)then, there’s a fool such (F#dim7)as (C)I am (F)o (Fm6)ver (C)you.

(C#dim7)You (G)taught me how to (D7)love, and now (D#dim7)you (Em)say (C#dim7)that (Dm)we (A7)are (Fm6)through.

(CN.C.)I’m a (C)fool, but I’ll (E7)love you, dear, un (F)til the day I (C)die.

(F)Now (Ab)and (C)then, (G#dim7)there’s (Am)a (Dm)fool (G7)such as (C)I.

(CN.C.)Par don (C)I.

A Fool Such As I by Elvis Presley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Fool Such As I”

What key is "A Fool Such As I" in?: "A Fool Such As I" by Elvis Presley is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "A Fool Such As I" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "A Fool Such As I" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "A Fool Such As I"?: This arrangement of "A Fool Such As I" uses 22 chords: A7, Ab7, Adim7, Am, Bb, C, C#dim7, C6, +14 more.
How long does it take to learn "A Fool Such As I" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.