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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Why Try To Change Me Now" by Bob Dylan in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Ab, 56 BPM.

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”

Why does the accompaniment for "Why Try To Change Me Now" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "Why Try To Change Me Now" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Why Try To Change Me Now by Bob Dylan, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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