Won't Get Fooled Again

by The Who
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Lyrics

We’ll be (A)fight ing in the streets

looks with our (A)chil dren at our feet

(D)and the (A)mor als are that they wor ship will be gone.

And the (A)men who spurred us on

is sit in (A)judge ment of all wrong.

(D)They de (A)cide ners and a shot gun sings the the song.

I’ll (D)tip my hat to the (D)new con sti (A)tu tion; (D)Take a bow for the (D)new rev o (A)lu tion; (D)Smile and grin at the (D)change all a (A)round; (G)Pick up my gui tar and play,

(G)just like yes ter day.

Then I’ll (G)get on my knees and (D)pray.

We (D)don’t get fooled a gain.

I’ll (B)move my self and my fam ’ly a side

if we hap pen to be left half a live.

(A)Get all my pa pers and smile at the sky, tho’ I (B)know that the hyp no tized nev er lie.

The (A)change, it had to come,

looks an we (A)knew it all a long.

(D)We were (A)lib er are at ed from the fold, that’s all.

And The (A)world looks just the same,

is now and (A)his to ry ain’t blamed,

(D)’cause the (A)ban have were all flown er in the last war.

I’ll (D)tip my hat to the (D)new con sti (A)tu tion; (D)Take a bow for the (D)new rev o (A)lu tion; (D)Smile and grin at the (D)change all a (A)round; (G)Pick up my gui tar and play,

(G)just like yes ter day.

Then I’ll (G)get on my knees and (D)pray.

We (D)don’t get fooled a gain.

I’ll (B)move my self and my fam ’ly a side

if we hap pen to be left half a live.

(A)Get all my pa pers and smile at the sky, tho’ I (B)know that the hyp no tized nev er lie.

The

There’s

(A)Meet the new Boss!

(A)Same as the old Boss!

Won't Get Fooled Again — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who: 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 A, 140 BPM.

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

About “Won't Get Fooled Again”

What key is "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who played in?
Won't Get Fooled Again is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Won't Get Fooled Again"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Won't Get Fooled Again" 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 "Won't Get Fooled Again"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Won't Get Fooled Again"?
"Won't Get Fooled Again" was originally performed by The Who. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Won't Get Fooled Again"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C, D, D7, E, G.
What other songs by The Who can I play here?
Try "PINBALL WIZARD", "BABA O'RILEY", "ACID QUEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Won't Get Fooled Again" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who. 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 "Won't Get Fooled Again" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Won't Get Fooled Again" 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.