What A Fool Believes

by The Doobie Brothers
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Lyrics

He came from (G7)some where (F)back in her (C)long a go,

the (F)sen ti (G#dim)men (Am7)tal fool don’t (Ab9)see, try in’ hard to re cre (F)ate what had (C)yet to be cre at ed

(F)once in (G#dim)her (Am7)life.

She (Ab9)mus ters a (C)smile where for his nos tal gic tale,

where nev er com in’ near what he (Ab9)want ed to say,

on ly (C)to re al ize

it (F)nev er (G#dim)real (Am7)ly was.

(Am7)She

had a place in his (G7)life.

(Am7)He

nev er made her think twice.

As he (Dm7)ris es (Fmaj7)to her (Cmaj7)a pol o gy, (Bb7)an (A7)y bod y (Dm7)else would (Fmaj7)sure ly (Am7)know

he’s watch ing her (F#)go.

But what a fool be (Fm7)lieves

he (Ab)sees,

no wise man has the (Eb)pow er

to rea son a (Cm7)way.

(Eb)What (Fm7)seems

to (Ab)be

is al ways bet ter than (Eb)noth ing.

And noth ing at (Cm7)all

keeps send ing him (C)some where back in her long a go,

where he can still be lieve there’s a (Ab9)place in her life.

on Some (C)day, some al how,

it (F)she will (G#dim)re (Am7)turn.

was.

(Am7)She

had a place in his (G7)life.

(Am7)He

nev er made her think twice.

As he (Dm7)ris es (Fmaj7)to her (Cmaj7)a pol o gy, (Bb7)an (A7)y bod y (Dm7)else would (Fmaj7)sure ly (Am7)know

he’s watch ing her (F#)go.

But what a fool be (Fm7)lieves

he (Ab)sees,

no wise man has the (Eb)pow er

to rea son a (Cm7)way.

(Eb)What (Fm7)seems

to (Ab)be

is al ways bet ter than (Eb)noth ing

and noth ing at (Cm7)all.

keeps send ing him What a fool be (Fm7)lieves

he (Ab)sees,

no wise man has the (Eb)pow er

to rea son a (Cm7)way.

(Eb)What (Fm7)seems

to be

is al ways bet ter than (Eb)noth ing

and noth ing at (Cm7)all.

What a fool be (Fm7)lieves.

he (Ab)sees,

no wise man has the (Eb)pow er

to rea son a (Cm7)way.

(Eb)What (Fm7)seems

to be

is al ways bet ter than (Eb)noth ing

and noth ing at (Cm7)all.

What a fool be (Fm7)lieves.

What A Fool Believes — Piano Lead Sheet

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"What A Fool Believes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “What A Fool Believes

Where are the chord symbols for "What A Fool Believes" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "What A Fool Believes" is in C.
What key is "What A Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
What A Fool Believes 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 "What A Fool Believes"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What A Fool Believes" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "What A Fool Believes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What A Fool Believes"?
"What A Fool Believes" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What A Fool Believes"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A7, Ab, Ab9, Am7, Bb, Bb7, C, Cm7, +11 more.
What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
Try "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME", "MINUTE BY MINUTE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "What A Fool Believes" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "What A Fool Believes" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "What A Fool Believes"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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