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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Kind Of Fool" by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "What Kind Of Fool" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Kind Of Fool" by Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "What Kind Of Fool" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "What Kind Of Fool" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.