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(C)(Ooh.)
I (C)used to play a (Am)round with hearts hearts but I that (F)has tened at my (G)call.
But (C)when I the met that (Am)lit tle girl I (F)knew that I would (G7)fall, poor lit tle (C)fool,
oh (Am)yeah.
I was a (G9)fool,
uh huh.
(Uh huh, (Am)poor lit tle fool.
(F)I was a fool, oh (G)yeah.)
The (C)play a round and (Am)tease me hearts with but I her (F)care free dev il (G)eyes.
She’d (C)hold me the close and (Am)kiss me, but her (F)heart was full of (G7)lies, poor lit tle (C)fool,
oh (Am)yeah.
I was a (G9)fool,
uh huh.
(Uh huh, (Am)poor lit tle fool.
(F)I was a fool, oh (G)yeah.)
She (G)yeah.) Well, I’ve (G)yeah,
oh (C)yeah.)
Poor Little Fool — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Poor Little Fool" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Poor Little Fool”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Poor Little Fool" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Poor Little Fool" is in C.
- What key is "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson played in?
- Poor Little Fool 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 "Poor Little Fool"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Poor Little Fool" 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 "Poor Little Fool"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Poor Little Fool"?
- "Poor Little Fool" was originally performed by Ricky Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Poor Little Fool"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, G, G7, G9.
- What other songs by Ricky Nelson can I play here?
- Try "TRAVELIN' MAN", "GARDEN PARTY", "HELLO MARY LOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Poor Little Fool" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Poor Little Fool" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.
- What chords are in "Poor Little Fool"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.