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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Fooling Yourself" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Fooling Yourself" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Fooling Yourself" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Fooling Yourself" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Fooling Yourself" is in the key of D at 66 BPM.
- What chords are in "Fooling Yourself"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.