A Fool Such As I

by Elvis Presley
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "A Fool Such As I" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “A Fool Such As I”

Can I play "A Fool Such As I" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Fool Such As I" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "A Fool Such As I" by Elvis Presley played in?
A Fool Such As I is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Fool Such As I"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Fool Such As I" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Fool Such As I"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Fool Such As I"?
"A Fool Such As I" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Fool Such As I"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: A7, Ab7, Adim7, Am, Bb, C, C#dim7, C6, +14 more.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "A Fool Such As I"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Fool Such As I" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "A Fool Such As I"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Fool Such As I" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.