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Day af ter day,
a (Em)lone on a hill,
the (D6)man with the fool ish grin is keep ing (Em)per fect ly still.
But (Em7)no bod y wants to know him, they can (D6)see that he’s just a fool.
And (Em7)he nev er gives an an swer, but the (Dm)fool (Bb)on the hill sees the sun go ing down, and the eyes in his head see the world spin ning ’round.
Well on the way,
a (Em)head in a cloud,
the (D6)man of a thou sand voic es talk ing (Em)per fect ly loud.
But (Em7)no bod y ev er hears him, or the (D6)sound he ap pears to make.
And (Em7)he nev er seems to no tice, but the (Dm)fool (Bb)on the hill sees the sun go ing down, and the eyes in his head see the world spin ning ’round.
(Em7)No bod y seems to like him, they can (D6)tell what he wants to do,
and (Em7)he nev er shows his feel ings, but the (Dm)fool (Bb)on the hill sees the sun go ing down, and the eyes in his head see the world spin ning ’round.
(Em7)He nev er lis tens to them, they he (D6)knows what that they’re the fools,
and (Em7)he nev er they don’t like him, but the (Dm)fool (Bb)on the hill sees the sun go ing down, and the eyes in his head see the world spin ning ’round.
The Fool On The Hill — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Fool On The Hill" 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 D, 80 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 “The Fool On The Hill”
- Can I play "The Fool On The Hill" 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 "The Fool On The Hill" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Fool On The Hill" by The Beatles played in?
- The Fool On The Hill is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Fool On The Hill"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Fool On The Hill" 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 "The Fool On The Hill"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Fool On The Hill"?
- "The Fool On The Hill" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Fool On The Hill"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bb, Bm, C, D6, Dm, Dm7, Em, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Fool On The Hill"?
- 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. "The Fool On The Hill" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Fool On The Hill"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Fool On The Hill" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.