What key is "What Kind Of Fool" in?

"What Kind Of Fool" by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "What Kind Of Fool" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "What Kind Of Fool" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "What Kind Of Fool"?

This arrangement of "What Kind Of Fool" uses 14 chords: Am7, Amaj7, Bm7, C, C#7, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "What Kind Of Fool" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

There was a time when we were (Gmaj7)down and out.

There was a place when we were (Gmaj7)start ing o ver.

We let the bough break, we let the heart ache in.

Who’s sor ry now?

There was a time when we were (Gmaj7)stand ing still.

And for a mo ment we were (Gmaj7)sep a rat ed.

And then you found her, you let the stran ger in.

Who’s sor ry now?

(Amaj7)What,

what kind of (G#m7)fool

tears it a part,

leav ing me (C#7)pain and sor row?

Los in’ you (G#m7)now,

how can won der win?

ing why.

Where will Where will I (C#7)be to mor row?

row?

For ev er blend in’ what (G#m7)we are

to be with out each (E)oth er.

We’ll be re (C#m7)mem ber in’ when there was a time when we were (Gmaj7)down and out.

There was a place when we were (Gmaj7)start ing o ver.

We let the bough break, we let the heart ache in.

Who’s sor ry now?

Was there a mo ment when I (F#m7)cut you down, (D)played a (C#m7)round?

What have I done?

I (C#7)on ly a pol o gize for be ing, as they say, the (F#m7)last to know.

It has to show (Bm7)when (C#7)some one is in your eyes.

What kind of (C#m7)fool

tears it a part,

leav ing me (F#7)pain and sor row?

Los in’ you (C#m7)now,

won der ing why.

Where will I (F#7)be to mor row?

What Kind Of Fool by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What Kind Of Fool”

What key is "What Kind Of Fool" in?: "What Kind Of Fool" by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "What Kind Of Fool" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "What Kind Of Fool" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "What Kind Of Fool"?: This arrangement of "What Kind Of Fool" uses 14 chords: Am7, Amaj7, Bm7, C, C#7, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "What Kind Of Fool" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.