I'm A Fool To Want You

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

I’m a (B)fool to (Em)want you,

I’m a (E)fool to (Am)want you,

to (Bdim)want (Am)a (Em)love that can’t be (C7)true, a love that’s there for oth ers, too.

I’m a (B)fool to (Em)hold you,

such a (E)fool to (Am)hold you,

to (Bdim)seek (Am)a (Em)kiss not mine a (C7)lone, to share a (Em)kiss the (B7)dev il has (Em)known.

(Am)Time and time a (D9)gain

I said (D)I’d (G)leave you,

(Am)time and time a (D7)gain

I went a (Gmaj7)way,

but (Am6)then would come the (B7)time when I would (Em)need you,

and (C7)once a gain these words I’d have to (B7)say:

I’m a (B)fool to (Em)want you,

pit y (E)me, I (Am)need you,

I (Bdim)know (Am)it’s (Em)wrong, it must be (C7)wrong, but right or (Am)wrong, I can’t get a (Am6)long

with (B)out (Em)you.

I’m a (B)fool to (Em)want you,

I’m a (E)fool to (Am)want you,

to (Bdim)want (Am)a (Em)love that can’t be (C7)true, a love that’s there for oth ers, too.

I’m a (B)fool to (Em)hold you,

such a (E)fool to (Am)hold you,

to (Bdim)seek (Am)a (Em)kiss not mine a (C7)lone, to share a (Em)kiss the (B7)dev il has (Em)known.

(Am)Time and time a (D9)gain

I said (D)I’d (G)leave you,

(Am)time and time a (D7)gain

I went a (Gmaj7)way,

but (Am6)then would come the (B7)time when I would (Em)need you,

and (C7)once a gain these words I’d have to (B7)say:

(Take me (B)back, I (Em)love you,)

pit y (E)me, I (Am)need you,

I (Bdim)know (Am)it’s (Em)wrong, it must be (C7)wrong, but right or (Am)wrong, I can’t get a (Am6)long

with (B)out (Em)you.

I’m a (B)fool to (Em)you.

I'm A Fool To Want You by Frank Sinatra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I'm A Fool To Want You”

What key is "I'm A Fool To Want You" in?
"I'm A Fool To Want You" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of E with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'm A Fool To Want You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'm A Fool To Want You" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I'm A Fool To Want You"?
This arrangement of "I'm A Fool To Want You" uses 14 chords: Am, Am6, B7, Bdim, C7, D7, D9, E7, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "I'm A Fool To Want You" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.