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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I'm A Fool To Want You" by Frank Sinatra in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "I'm A Fool To Want You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I'm A Fool To Want You" with hands-separate practice in G at 74 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I'm A Fool To Want You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I'm A Fool To Want You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I'm A Fool To Want You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I'm A Fool To Want You" is in the key of G at 74 BPM.