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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "These Foolish Things" by Rod Stewart in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "These Foolish Things" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "These Foolish Things" with hands-separate practice in G at 88 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "These Foolish Things"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "These Foolish Things" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "These Foolish Things"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "These Foolish Things" is in the key of G at 88 BPM.
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