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Key
Db
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Db · Ab · Gb · Bbm · Eb
What a Fool Believes Chords – Guitar
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Key
Db
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Db · Ab · Gb · Bbm · Eb
What a Fool Believes Chords – Ukulele
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Key
Db
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Db · Ab · Gb · Bbm · Eb
What a Fool Believes Chords – Piano
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Key
Db
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Db · Ab · Gb · Bbm · Eb
What a Fool Believes Chords – Banjo
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Key
Db
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Db · Ab · Gb · Bbm · Eb
What a Fool Believes Chords – Mandolin
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Key
Db
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Db · Ab · Gb · Bbm · Eb
What a Fool Believes Chords – Harmonica
The Doobie Brothers’ smooth, introspective pop-rock classic about unrequited love and self-deception. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Db.
Chords used: Db, Ab, Gb, Bbm, Eb · Key: Db · Difficulty: Intermediate
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a sophisticated, syncopated groove. Keep the strumming light and bouncy, accenting the upstrokes to match the keyboard feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Db
Ab
Gb
Ab
Db
Ab
Gb
Ab
Chorus
Db
Ab
Gb
Ab
Db
Ab
Gb
Ab
Db
Verse 2
Db
Ab
Gb
Ab
Chorus
Db
Ab
Gb
Ab
Db
Ab
Gb
Ab
Db
Bridge
Bbm – Ab (×3)
Gb
Ab
Verse 3 (Outro)
[Db]But what a fool believes he [Ab]sees
[Gb]No wise man has the [Ab]power to reason away
[Db]What seems to [Ab]be
[Gb]Is always better than [Ab]nothin’
And nothin’ at [Db]all
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What a Fool Believes"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Db, Ab, Gb, Bbm and Eb.
Is "What a Fool Believes" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Db, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What a Fool Believes" in?
It is in the key of Db.
Who wrote "What a Fool Believes"?
It was written by Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and released in 1978.