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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in F# — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 84 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Want To Know What Love Is" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key F#, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of F#, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Want To Know What Love Is" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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