Other arrangements of Fooling Yourself
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Fooling Yourself" 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 D, 66 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Fooling Yourself”
- Can I play "Fooling Yourself" 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 "Fooling Yourself" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Fooling Yourself" by Styx played in?
- Fooling Yourself is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fooling Yourself"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fooling Yourself" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fooling Yourself"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fooling Yourself"?
- "Fooling Yourself" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fooling Yourself"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Asus4, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, D, Dmaj7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Styx can I play here?
- Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Fooling Yourself"?
- 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. "Fooling Yourself" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Fooling Yourself"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fooling Yourself" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.