Other arrangements of These Foolish Things
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A cig a (Cm7)rette that bears a (Bb7)lip stick’s trac es,
an air line (Cm7)tick et to ro (Bb7)man tic plac es;
and still my (Eb7)heart has wings,
(G7)these fool (C7)ish (F7)things
re mind me of (Bb7)you.
A tink ling (Cm7)pia no in the (Bb7)next a part ment,
those stumb ling (Cm7)words that told you (Bb7)what my heart meant,
a fair ground’s paint ed (C7)swings,
these fool ish (Bb7)things re mind me of (Eb)you.
You (Em7)came,
you (D7)saw,
you (Gm)con (Bb)quered (F7)me;
when you did (F7)that to me,
I (Edim7)knew some how this (Bb7)had to be.
The winds of (Cm7)March that make my (Bb7)heart a dan cer,
a tel e (Cm7)phone that rings, but (Bb7)who’s to an swer?
Oh, how the (Eb7)ghost of you (Abmaj7)clings,
(Db7)these fool (C7)ish (F7)things
re (Bb7)mind me of (Eb)you.
These Foolish Things — Simple Sheet Music
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"These Foolish Things" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 60 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 “These Foolish Things”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "These Foolish Things"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "These Foolish Things" by Holt Marvell played in?
- These Foolish Things is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "These Foolish Things"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "These Foolish Things" 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 "These Foolish Things"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "These Foolish Things"?
- "These Foolish Things" was originally performed by Holt Marvell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "These Foolish Things"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A7, Ab, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, +14 more.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "These Foolish Things". Key of Ab, 60 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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