Other arrangements of Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Pick a learning view.
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) — Simple Sheet Music
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"Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" by Styx played in?
- Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) 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 Angry Young Man)"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)"?
- "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)". Key of D, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.