What Kind Of Fool

by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
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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?

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?

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"What Kind Of Fool" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 80 BPM.

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

About “What Kind Of Fool

Why does "What Kind Of Fool" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "What Kind Of Fool".
What key is "What Kind Of Fool" by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb played in?
What Kind Of Fool is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Kind Of Fool"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What Kind Of Fool" 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 Kind Of Fool"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Kind Of Fool"?
"What Kind Of Fool" was originally performed by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What Kind Of Fool"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am7, Amaj7, Bm7, C, C#7, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, +6 more.
Is this real sheet music for "What Kind Of Fool"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "What Kind Of Fool".
Can I see all the notes in "What Kind Of Fool"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 80 BPM.

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