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.

Fooling Yourself — Piano Lead Sheet

"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.

Lyrics

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: D
Tempo: 66 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Styx

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How to Play "Fooling Yourself" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.