- Contains complete lyrics
Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:
Song: |
What a Fool Believes |
|
|---|---|---|
By: |
||
Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
|
Original Published Key: |
C Major |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
|
Product #:
|
MN0085520 |
|
|
Price:
|
$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
|
|
Pages: |
6 |
|
|
Lyrics Begin:
|
He came from somewhere back in her long ago, the sentimental fool don't see, tryin' hard to recreate what had yet to be created once in her life. |
|
|
Appears On:
|
||
Arrangement Details
Song Details
Composers: |
||
|---|---|---|
Lyricists: |
||
Date: |
1978 |
|
Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0085520 |
|
Lyrics Begin: |
He came from somewhere back in her long ago, the sentimental fool don't see, tryin' hard to recreate what had yet to be created once in her life. |
|
From the Album: |
||
From the Book: |
The Ultimate Collection |
|
Other arrangements of What a Fool Believes
See all arrangementsMore Music by The Doobie Brothers
See all The Doobie Brothers sheet musicExplore More Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “What a Fool Believes” is in C major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “What a Fool Believes” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “What a Fool Believes” is written for voice, piano and guitar, 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 available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. It includes 6 pages of music. The original key is C major.
7 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is medium rock beat, around 120 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Pop Rock on Musicnotes. This song is available in 40 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
Embed