I'm A Fool To Want You

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

I’m a (A)fool

to (Dm)want you,

I’m a (D7)fool

to (Gm)want you,

to want a love

that can’t be (Gm7)true,

a love that’s (Bb7)there

for oth ers (A)too.

I’m a (A)fool

to (Dm)hold

such

(Gm)hold

seek kiss

not mine a (Gm7)lone,

to share a (Bb7)there

for oth ers (A)too.

I’m a (A)fool

to (A7)kiss that the dev il has known.

(Gm)Time

and time a (C7)gain

I said I’d (Fmaj7)leave you.

(Gm)Time

and time a (C7)gain

I went a (Fmaj7)way.

But then would come a time

when

I would (Dm)need you

and (Bb7)once a gain

are these words

I had to (A7)say:

(CN.C.)I’m a fool

to (Dm)want you.

Pit y (D7)me,

I (Gm)need you.

I know it’s wrong,

it must be (Gm7)wrong.

But right or (Bb)wrong

I can’t get a (A7)long

with out (Dm)you.

(Gm)Time

and time a (C7)gain

I said I’d (Fmaj7)leave you.

(Gm)Time

and time a (C7)gain

I went a (Fmaj7)way.

But then would come a time

when

I would (Dm)need you

and (Bb7)once a gain

are these

have

(CN.C.)Take me back,

I (Dm)love

Pit y (D7)me,

I (Gm)need you.

I know it’s wrong,

it must be (Gm7)wrong.

But right or (Bb)wrong

I can’t get a (A7)long

with out (Dm)you.

(CN.C.)you.

I'm A Fool To Want You — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "I'm A Fool To Want You" by Bob Dylan as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 66 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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'm A Fool To Want You

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I'm A Fool To Want You" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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'm A Fool To Want You" by Bob Dylan in?
The backing track is in G at 66 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'm A Fool To Want You" 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'm A Fool To Want You"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I'm A Fool To Want You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I'm A Fool To Want You" 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'm A Fool To Want You"?
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'm A Fool To Want You"?
"I'm A Fool To Want You" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bob Dylan are available?
Other accompaniments by Bob Dylan: "Autumn Leaves", "Blowin' In The Wind", "Full Moon And Empty Arms". 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 G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I'm A Fool To Want You" 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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