Lyrics
(C)Day af ter day,
a (Dm)lone on a hill,
the (C)man with the fool
ish grin is keep ing (Dm)per fect ly still.
But (Dm7)no bod y wants
to (G)know him, they can (C)see that he’s just a fool.
And (Dm7)he nev er gives
an (G)an swer, but the (C)fool
(Ab)on the hill
sees the (Ab)sun
go ing down,
and the (Bb)eyes
in his head
see the (Cm)world
spin ning (Cm)’round.
(C)Well on the way,
a (Dm)head in a cloud,
the (C)man of a thou
sand voic es talk ing (Dm)per fect ly loud.
But (Dm7)no bod y ev
er (G)hears him, or the (C)sound he ap pears to make.
And (Dm7)he nev er seems
to (G)no tice, but the (C)fool
(Ab)on the hill
sees the (Ab)sun
go ing down,
and the (Bb)eyes
in his head
see the (Cm)world
spin ning (Cm)’round.
(Cm)’round.
The Fool On The Hill — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "The Fool On The Hill" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any 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 C 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Fool On The Hill" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 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.