You see the world
through your (C)cyn i cal eyes;
you’re a (D)trou bled young man
can (C)tell.
You’ve got it all
in the palm of your hand,
but your (Bb)hand’s wet with (C)sweat, and your (Bb)head needs a rest.
And you’re (D)fool ing your self if you don’t be lieve it.
You’re (D)kid ding your self if you don’t be lieve it.
Why must you be such an (C)an gry young man
when your (D)fu ture looks quite bright to (C)me?
And how can there be such a (C)sin is ter plan
that could (Bb)hide such a lamb,
such a (Bb)car ing young man?
And you’re (D)fool ing your self if you don’t be lieve it.
You’re (D)kill ing your self if you don’t be lieve it.
Get (D)up!
(Get up!)
Get (Eb)back (D)on (C)your (D)feet.
You’re the (C)one (D)they (Eb)can’t (D)beat (C)and (D)you (C)know
it.
Come (D)on!
(Come on!)
Let’s (Eb)see (D)what (C)you’ve (D)got.
Just (C)take (D)your (Eb)best (D)shot (C)and (D)don’t (C)blow
it.
Oh.
You’re
Fooling Yourself by Styx
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 66 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Fooling Yourself”
- What key is "Fooling Yourself" in?
- "Fooling Yourself" by Styx is in the key of D with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Fooling Yourself" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Fooling Yourself" 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 "Fooling Yourself"?
- This arrangement of "Fooling Yourself" uses 13 chords: A, Asus4, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, D, Dmaj7, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Fooling Yourself" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Styx can I play here?
- Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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