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I’m like a crow on a wi re;
you’re the shin ing dis trac tion that makes me (C)fly.
Oh, oh, oh.
I’m like a boat on the wa ter;
you’re the rays on the waves that calm my (C)mind,
oh, ev (G)’ry time.
And I (D)know in my heart
you’re not a con stant star.
And (C)yeah, I let you use me from the (G)day that we first (Em)met, but I’m not done (C)yet
fall ing for your fool’s
gold.
(G)And (C)I knew that you turn it on for (G)ev ’ry one you (Em)met, but I don’t re (C)gret
fall ing for your fool’s
gold.
I’m the first to ad mit that I’m (C)reck less; I get lost in your beau ty, and I can’t (C)see
two feet in front of me.
And I (D)know in my heart,
you’re just a mov ing (D)part.
And
Oh, oh.
Yeah, I (D)know your love’s not real;
that’s not the way it feels.
That’s not the way it feels.
And (C)yes, I let you use me from the (G)day that we first (Em)met, but I’m not done (C)yet
fall ing for your fool’s
gold.
(G)And (C)I knew that you turn it on for (G)ev ’ry one you (Em)met, but I don’t re (C)gret
fall ing for your fool’s
gold.
Oh, oh.
Oh, oh.
Fool's Gold — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Fool's Gold" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 128 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 “Fool's Gold”
- Can I play "Fool's Gold" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Fool's Gold" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Fool's Gold" by One Direction played in?
- Fool's Gold is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fool's Gold"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fool's Gold" 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 "Fool's Gold"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fool's Gold"?
- "Fool's Gold" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fool's Gold"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, D, Em, G, Gsus2, Gsus4.
- What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
- Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Fool's Gold"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Fool's Gold" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Fool's Gold"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fool's Gold" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.