Why Do Fools Fall In Love

by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
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Lyrics

(F)Oo (Dm7)wah, (Gm7)oo wah.

(F)Oo (Dm7)wah, (Gm7)oo wah.

(F)Oo (Dm7)wah, (Gm7)oo wah.

(F)Why do fools fall in love?

(F)Why do (Dm7)birds (Gm7)sing

so (F)gay

and (Gm7)lov ers a (C7)wait the (F)break of (Dm7)day?

(Gm7)Why do they (C7)fall in (F)love?

(F)Why

(Gm7)does the (C7)rain (F)fall from up a (Dm7)bove?

(Gm7)Why do (C7)fools (F)fall in (Dm7)love?

(Gm7)Why do they (C7)fall in (F)love?

(Bb6)Love is a (Bbm6)los ing game, (F)love a can zy (F7)be a shame.

(Bb6)I know I of a (Bbm6)fool, you see, (G7)for that (C7)fool is me!

Tell me (F)why,

(C7)tell me (F)why!

(F)Why do (Dm7)birds (Gm7)sing

so (F)gay

and (Gm7)lov ers a (C7)wait the (F)break of (Dm7)day?

(Gm7)Why do they (C7)fall in (F)love?

(F)Why

(Gm7)does the (C7)rain (F)fall from up a (Dm7)bove?

(Gm7)Why do (C7)fools (F)fall in (Dm7)love?

(Gm7)Why do they (C7)fall in (F)love?

(Bb6)Why does my (Bbm6)heart ing game, (F)skip a can zy (F7)beat?

a shame.

(Bb6)For know I of a (Bbm6)know you see, (G7)it will (C7)reach de feat!

Tell me (F)why,

(C7)tell me (F)why!

(Bb)Why

do (C7)fools

fall in (F)love?

Why Do Fools Fall In Love โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers: 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 F, 140 BPM.

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

About โ€œWhy Do Fools Fall In Loveโ€

What key is "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers played in?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" 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 "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"?
"Why Do Fools Fall In Love" was originally performed by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbm6, C, C7, Dm7, F, F7, +2 more.
What other songs by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers can I play here?
Try "Why Do Fools Fall In Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. 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 โ€” 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 "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.