Why Try To Change Me Now

by Bob Dylan
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Lyrics

I’m sen ti men tal,

so (Gm)I walk

in (Cm)the rain.

I’ve got some ha bits

e ven (Gm)I

can’t (Cm)ex plain.

Could start for the (Abm)cor ner,

turn up in (D)Spain.

Why try to (Bb7)change me now?

I sit and day dream,

I’ve got (Gm)day dreams ga (Cm)lore.

Ci ga rette ash (Bb)es,

there they (Gm)go

on the (Cm)floor.

I’ll go a way week ends,

leave (Gm)my keys

(Gbm)in the door,

but why try to (Bb7)change me now?

Why can’t I (Eb)be more

con ven tion al?

Peo ple (Db)talk,

peo ple stare,

so I (Ab)try.

But that’s not for (Fm)me,

’cause I can’t (Gm)see

my kind of (Fm)cra zy world go (Fm7)pas sing me by.

So let peo ple (Bb)won der,

let ’em (Gm)laugh,

let (Cm)’em frown.

You know I’ll (Bb)love you

till the moon’s up (Cm)side down.

Don’t you re mem (Abm)ber

I was al ways your (Cm)clown?

Why try to (Bb7)change me now?

Don’t you re mem (Abm)ber

I was (Gm)al ways your (Cm)clown?

But why try to change me,

why try to (Bb6)change me

now?

Why Try To Change Me Now — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Why Try To Change Me Now" by Bob Dylan as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 56 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Why Try To Change Me Now

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Why Try To Change Me Now" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Why Try To Change Me Now" by Bob Dylan in?
The backing track is in Ab at 56 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 "Why Try To Change Me Now" 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 "Why Try To Change Me Now"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Why Try To Change Me Now", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Why Try To Change Me Now" 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 "Why Try To Change Me Now"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Why Try To Change Me Now"?
"Why Try To Change Me Now" 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Why Try To Change Me Now" 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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