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 Track
Free piano accompaniment for "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of 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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