What a Fool Believes - Live

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Key: AM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 1993

Genre

Album Rock Classic Rock

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Album Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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What a Fool Believes - Live by Kenny Loggins is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'What a Fool Believes - Live' by Kenny Loggins utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The F7 barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Am7 and F7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – VI – III – iv – ♭VII – i

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Am7 F7 C7 Dm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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G7 Ab F#7 Fm7 Bb7 Cm7

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

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Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 6 barre chord shapes (F7, Ab, F#7)

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KEY: AM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – VI – III – iv – ♭VII – i • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for What a Fool Believes - Live (Kenny Loggins)?

To play the Easy Chords for What a Fool Believes - Live, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for What a Fool Believes - Live?

The original recording key for What a Fool Believes - Live by Kenny Loggins is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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What a Fool Believes - Live - Kenny Loggins

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