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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Fortune Faded" by Red Hot Chili Peppers: 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 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Fortune Faded" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fortune Faded" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. 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 "Fortune Faded" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Fortune Faded" 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.