I Want To Know What Love Is

by Foreigner
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Lyrics

I’ve got ta take a lit tle time,

a lit tle (B)time to think things (D#m)o ver.

I’d bet ter read be tween the lines

in case I (B)need it when I’m (D#m)old er.

In my (G#m)life

there’s been (C#)heart ache and (G#m)pain,

(G#m7)I don’t (G#m)know if I can (C#)face (G#m)it a gain,

can’t (G#m)stop now I’ve (C#)tra velled (G#m)so far

to (B)change (F#)this (G#m)lone (F#)ly (C#11)life.

I want to know what (D#m)love is,

I want you (D#m)to show me.

I want to feel what (D#m)love is,

I know you (D#m)can show me.

I want to know what love is,

I want you (D#m)to show me.

I want to feel what love is,

I know you (D#m)can show me.

I want to know what love is,

I want you (D#m)to show me.

I want to feel what love is,

I know you (D#m)can show me.

I Want To Know What Love Is — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner: 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 F#, 84 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “I Want To Know What Love Is”

Can I sing "I Want To Know What Love Is" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "I Want To Know What Love Is" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in F#, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner in?
The backing track is in F# at 84 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I Want To Know What Love Is" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "I Want To Know What Love Is"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Want To Know What Love Is", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I Want To Know What Love Is" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "I Want To Know What Love Is"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I Want To Know What Love Is"?
"I Want To Know What Love Is" was originally performed by Foreigner. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Foreigner are available?
Other accompaniments by Foreigner: "Cold As Ice". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Want To Know What Love Is" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner. 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 "I Want To Know What Love Is" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F#, 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 "I Want To Know What Love Is" 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.

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