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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Fooling Yourself" by Styx in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Fooling Yourself" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Fooling Yourself" with hands-separate practice in D at 66 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Fooling Yourself"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Fooling Yourself" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Fooling Yourself"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Fooling Yourself" is in the key of D at 66 BPM.