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A cig a rette that bears a lip stick’s tra ces,
an air line tick et to ro man tic pla ces,
and still my heart has wings;
these fool ish things re mind me of you.
The winds of March that make my heart a dan cer,
a tel e phone that rings, but who’s to an swer?
Oh, how the ghost of you clings,
these fool ish things re mind me of you.
These Foolish Things — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "These Foolish Things" 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 G, 88 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”
- Can I play "These Foolish Things" 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 "These Foolish Things" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "These Foolish Things" by Rod Stewart played in?
- These Foolish Things is arranged in the key of G 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 88 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 Rod Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?
- Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "These Foolish Things"?
- 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. "These Foolish Things" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "These Foolish Things"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "These Foolish Things" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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