So Emotional

by Whitney Houston

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Lyrics

I been hear ing your heart beat in side of me, I keep your pho to graph be side my bed.

Liv in’ in a world of (A)fan ta sies, I can’t (Em7)get you out of my head.

(Em7)I’ve I been ta wait ing for the phone to ring all night.

I Why you wan na make me feel so good?

I got a love of my own; (A)you move

and should n’t (Em7)get so hung up on you.

I re (Bm7)mem ber the way that we touch.

I (D)wish I (Em7)did n’t (A)like it so (C)much.

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by,

ev ’ry (D)time I (Em7)think of you.

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by, ain’t it (Am7)shock ing (G)what

(D7sus)love can (D7)do?

Ain’t it (Em7)shock ing what love can do,

ain’t it shock ing what love can do?

(Em7)I’ve I got ta watch you walk the in the room, ba by, I got you ta na watch you walk out.

good?

I like the an i mal way (A)you move

and when you (Em7)talk, I just watch your mouth.

I re (Bm7)mem ber the way that we touch.

I (D)wish I (Em7)did n’t (A)like it so (C)much.

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by,

ev ’ry (D)time I (Em7)think of you.

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by, ain’t it (Am7)shock ing (G)what

(D7sus)love can (D7)do?

Ain’t it (Em7)shock ing what love can do,

ain’t it shock ing what love can do?

can (D7)do?

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by,

ev ’ry (D)time I (Em7)think of you.

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by, ain’t it (Am7)shock ing (G)what

(D7sus)love can (D7)do?

Ain’t it (CN.C.)shock ing what love can do,

ain’t it shock ing what love can do?

can (D7)do?

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by,

ev ’ry (D)time I (Em7)think of you.

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by, ain’t it (Am7)shock ing (G)what

(D7sus)love can (D7)do?

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by,

ev ’ry (D)time I (Em7)think of you.

I get (D)so e mo tion al, ba by, ain’t it (Am7)shock ing (G)what

(D7sus)love can (D7)do?

So Emotional by Whitney Houston — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "So Emotional" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "So Emotional"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.