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What kind of (C)fool am I
who nev er (Dm7)fell in love?
It seems that (C)I’m the on ly (A7)one that I have been (Dm7)think ing of.
What kind of (C)man is this,
an emp ty (D7)shell,
a lone ly (Bm7)cell in (Em7)which an (Am)emp ty (D7)heart must dwell.
What kind of (C)lips are these
that lied with (Dm7)ev ’ry kiss,
that whis pered (C)emp ty words of (A7)love that left me a (Gm7)lone like this?
Why can’t I (F)fall in love
like an y (C)oth er man,
and may be (Dm7)then I’ll know what (G7)kind of fool I (C)am.
(G7)What kind of (C)fool am I
who nev er (Dm7)fell in love?
It seems that (C)I’m the on ly (A7)one that I have been (Dm7)think ing of.
What kind of (C)life is this,
an emp ty (D7)shell,
a lone ly (Bm7)cell in (Em7)which an (Am)emp ty (D7)heart must dwell.
What kind of (C)clown am I?
What do I (Dm7)know of life?
Why can’t I (C)cast a way the (A7)mask of play me and (Gm7)live my life?
Why can’t I (F)fall in love
’til I don’t (C)give a damn,
and may be (Dm7)then I’ll know what (G7)kind of fool I (C)am.
(G7)What kind of (C)am.
What Kind Of Fool Am I? — Piano Lead Sheet
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"What Kind Of Fool Am I?" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 BPM.
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About “What Kind Of Fool Am I?”
- Where are the chord symbols for "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" is in C.
- What key is "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" by Leslie Bricusse played in?
- What Kind Of Fool Am I? is arranged in the key of C 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 Am I?"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "What Kind Of Fool Am I?"?
- 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 Am I?"?
- "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" was originally performed by Leslie Bricusse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leslie Bricusse can I play here?
- Try "IF I RULED THE WORLD", "Think Positive", "Christmas Wishes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "What Kind Of Fool Am I?"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


