- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
What a Fool Believes |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D#4-C#6 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar/Vocal Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
B Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
130 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0054127 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
6 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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She came from somewhere back in his long ago. Trying hard to recreate what had yet to be created |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Doobie Brothers |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D#4-C#6 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar/Vocal Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
B Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0054127 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 130 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1978 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0054127 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
She came from somewhere back in his long ago. Trying hard to recreate what had yet to be created |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
The Kenny Loggins Guitar Songbook |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “What a Fool Believes” is in B major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “What a Fool Believes” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2, guitar 3 and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “What a Fool Believes” available for other instruments?
Yes. “What a Fool Believes” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “What a Fool Believes” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“What a Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers is offered as a guitar TAB arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. The arrangement spans 6 pages.
It's scored in B major. The tempo is moderately fast, at around 130 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2, Guitar 3 and Backup Vocals.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Rock style category. Musicnotes offers 40 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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