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.
Up this gon na moun tain I must climb,
feels like the (B)world up on my (D#m)shoul der.
Through the clouds I see love shine,
it keeps me (B)warm as life grows (D#m)cold er.
In In my 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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”
- 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.
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