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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "What Kind Of Fool" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show 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.
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About “What Kind Of Fool”
- Can I play "What Kind Of Fool" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What Kind Of Fool" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "What Kind Of Fool"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What Kind Of Fool" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "What Kind Of Fool"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What Kind Of Fool" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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