Lyrics
You see the world through your (C)cyn i cal eyes; you’re a (D)trou bled young man I 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?
(D)And how can there be such a (C)sin is ter plan that could (Bb)hide such a (C)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 back on your feet.
You’re the one they can’t beat and you (C)know it.
Come (D)on!
(Come on!) Let’s see what you’ve got.
Just take your best shot and don’t (C)blow it.
Oh.
You’re
Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) by Styx
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)”
- What key is "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" in?
- "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" by Styx is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.