Foolish Heart

by Steve Perry
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Lyrics

I (Fmaj7)need a (G)love that grows.

I don’t (Fmaj7)want it un (G)less I (F)know.

With each (C7)pass ing (C9)hour, some (Am7)one, some (A)how,

(D7)will be there

(F)read y to share.

I (Fmaj7)need ing a (G)love that’s strong.

I’m so (Fmaj7)ti red of (G)be ing a lone.

But will my (C9)lone ly heart

(Am7)play the (A)part of the (D7)fool a gain

be (F)fore I be gin?

Fool ish heart,

hear me (G)call (C)ing.

Stop be (Fmaj7)fore you start (G)fall (C)ing.

Fool ish heart,

heed my (G)warn (C)ing.

(G)You’ve been (D7)wrong be fore; don’t (F)be wrong an y more.

(Fmaj7)Feel ing that (G)feel a gain.

I’m I’m (Fmaj7)play ing a (G)game I can’t win.

Love’s knock ing (C9)on the door

(Am7)of once (A)more.

Think I’ll (D7)let her in

be (F)fore I be gin.

Fool ish heart,

hear me (G)call (C)ing.

Stop be (Fmaj7)fore you start (G)fall (C)ing.

Fool ish heart,

heed my (G)warn (C)ing.

(G)You’ve been (D7)wrong be fore; don’t (F)be wrong an y more.

(D7)wrong be fore; don’t be (F)wrong an y more.

Fool ish heart.

(C)Fool ish, fool ish heart.

(G)You’ve been (Am7)wrong be fore.

Fool ish heart,

Foolish Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Foolish Heart" by Steve Perry: 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 C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Foolish Heart”

What key is "Foolish Heart" by Steve Perry played in?
Foolish Heart is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Foolish Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Foolish Heart" 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 "Foolish Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Foolish Heart"?
"Foolish Heart" was originally performed by Steve Perry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Steve Perry can I play here?
Try "OH SHERRIE", "FOOLISH HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Foolish Heart" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Foolish Heart" by Steve Perry. 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 Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 Heart" 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.