These Foolish Things

by Rod Stewart
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Lyrics

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 — 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 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”

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 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.
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 G, 88 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.