What Kind Of Fool

by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
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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?

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 I der win?

ing why.

Where will Where will I I (C#7)be to to mor 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "What Kind Of Fool" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

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.

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