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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Fool's Gold" by One Direction: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Fool's Gold" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fool's Gold" by One Direction. 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 "Fool's Gold" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Fool's Gold" 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.


