Other arrangements of Foolish Games
Pick a learning view.
You took your coat
off,
and stood in the (F)rain;
you’re al ways (C)cra zy like that.
And I watched from my (Bb)win dow.
I al ways felt I was (F)out side
look ing (C)in on you.
You’re al ways the mys ter i ous one with dark eyes and care less hair.
You were
fash ion a bly sen si tive, but too (C)cool
to care.
You stood in my door way
with noth ing to (F)say
be sides some (C)com ment on the weath er.
In case you failed to no tice, in (Bb)case you failed to see,
(F)this is my heart bleed ing be fore you; (C)this is me down on my knees.
(Bb)These
fool ish (C)games
are (F)tear
ing me a (Dm)part.
And (Bb)your
thought less (C)words
are (F)break
(C)ing my (Bb)heart.
You’re break ing my (Dm)heart.
You were al ways bril liant in the (Bb)morn ing;
smok ing your cig ar ettes
and (C)talk ing o ver cof fee.
Your phi los o phies on art, bar oque moved you, you loved Mo zart.
And you’d (F)speak of your loved ones
as I (C)clum si ly strum’d my gui tar.
(Gm)’Scuse me,
think I’ve mis tak en you for some bod y else.
Some bod y who gave a damn.
(C)Some bod y more like my self.
You took
your (Bb)coat off,
and stood in the (F)rain;
you’re al ways (C)cra zy like that.
Foolish Games — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Foolish Games" by Jewel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 60 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Foolish Games”
- What key is "Foolish Games" by Jewel played in?
- Foolish Games is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Foolish Games"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Foolish Games" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Foolish Games"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Foolish Games"?
- "Foolish Games" was originally performed by Jewel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Jewel can I play here?
- Try "GOODBYE ALICE IN WONDERLAND", "1000 MILES AWAY", "INTUITION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Foolish Games" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Foolish Games" by Jewel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Foolish Games" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Foolish Games" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.