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