Fortune Faded

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Lyrics

They say, in chess, you’ve got to kill the queen and then you’ve made it.

Oh, I

do you.

A fun ny thing, the king who gets him self as sas si nat ed.

Hey, now, (A)ev ’ry time I (G)lose

al ti tude.

You took a town by storm.

of The you made was nom i nat ed.

Oh, I

do you.

Now put a way your wel come, soon you’ll find you’ve o ver stayed it.

Hey, now, (A)ev ’ry time I (G)lose

al ti tude.

(A6)So di vine,

hell of an el e va tor.

(Bm)All the while, my (F#5)for tune (Bm)fad ed.

(A6)Nev er mind

the con se quenc es of the (Bm)crime.

This time, my for tune fad ed.

(B5)Come on, God, do I seem bul let proof?

(A6)So di vine,

hell of an el e va tor.

(Bm)All the while, my (F#5)for tune (Bm)fad ed.

(A6)Nev er mind

the con se quenc es of the (Bm)crime.

This time, my (F#5)for tune fad ed.

(A6)So di vine,

hell of an el e va tor.

(Bm)All the while, my (F#5)for tune (Bm)fad ed.

(A6)Nev er mind

the con se quenc es of the (Bm)crime.

This time, my (F#5)for tune fad ed.

(Bm)crime.

This time, my for tune fad ed.

Fortune Faded — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Fortune Faded" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Fortune Faded”

Why does "Fortune Faded" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Fortune Faded".
What key is "Fortune Faded" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
Fortune Faded is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fortune Faded"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fortune Faded" 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 "Fortune Faded"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fortune Faded"?
"Fortune Faded" was originally performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fortune Faded"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A6, Apow, Bm, Bpow, C, D, D6, +3 more.
What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Fortune Faded"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Fortune Faded".
Can I see all the notes in "Fortune Faded"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 120 BPM.