I'm A Fool To Want You

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

I’m a (B7)fool

to (Em)want you,

I’m a (E7)fool

to (Am)want you,

to (G#dim)want (Am)a (Em7)love that can’t be (C7)true,

a love that’s there

for oth ers, (B7)too.

I’m a fool

to (Em)hold you,

such a (E7)fool

to (Am)hold you,

to (G#dim)seek (Am)a (Em7)kiss not mine a (C7)lone,

to share a (B7)kiss

the dev il has (Em)known.

(Am)Time

and time

a (D9)gain

I said I’d (G)leave you,

(Am)time

and time

a (D7)gain

I went a (D)way,

but (Am6)then

would come

the (B7)time

when I would (Em)need you,

and (C#)once

a gain

these (C9)words I’d have

to (B7sus)say:

I’m a fool

to (Em)want you,

pit y (E7)me,

I (Am)need you,

I (G#dim)know (Am)it’s (Em7)wrong,

it must be (C7)wrong,

but right or (Am)wrong,

I (Am)can’t get a (B)long

with out (Em)you.

I’m a fool

to (Em)want you,

I’m a (E7)fool

to (Am)want you,

to (G#dim)want (Am)a (Em7)love that can’t be (C7)true,

a love that’s there

for oth ers, (B7)too.

I’m a fool

to (Em)hold you,

such a (E7)fool

to (Am)hold you,

to (G#dim)seek (Am)a (Em7)kiss not mine a (C7)lone,

to share a (B7)kiss

the dev il has (Em)known.

(Am)Time

and time

a (D9)gain

I said I’d (G)leave you,

(Am)time

and time

a (D7)gain

I went a (D)way,

but (Am6)then

would come

the (B7)time

when I would (Em)need you,

and (C#)once

a gain

these (C9)words I’d have

to (B7sus)say:

(Take me back,

I (Em)love you,)

pit y (E7)me,

I (Am)need you,

I (G#dim)know (Am)it’s (Em7)wrong,

it must be (C7)wrong,

but right or (Am)wrong,

I (Am)can’t get a (B)long

with out (Em)you.

I’m a fool

to (Cmaj7)you.

I'm A Fool To Want You — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I'm A Fool To Want You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I'm A Fool To Want You”

Where are the chord symbols for "I'm A Fool To Want You" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I'm A Fool To Want You" is in G.
What key is "I'm A Fool To Want You" by Frank Sinatra played in?
I'm A Fool To Want You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm A Fool To Want You"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm A Fool To Want You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I'm A Fool To Want You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm A Fool To Want You"?
"I'm A Fool To Want You" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I'm A Fool To Want You" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I'm A Fool To Want You" is in the key of G at 74 BPM.
What chords are in "I'm A Fool To Want You"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.