Think Of Laura

by Christopher Cross

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Lyrics

Hey Lau ra,

Lau ra, (Em7)ooh.

Hey Lau ra,

Lau ra.

Ev ’ry once in a while

I’d see her smile

and she’d (G)turn my day a round.

A girl with those eyes

could stare through the lies

and (Bm7)see what your heart was say ing.

Think of Lau ra, but laugh, don’t cry.

I know she’d (E)want it that way.

Hey yeah, when you think of Lau ra, well, laugh, don’t cry.

I know she’d (E)want it that way.

A friend of a friend,

a friend ’til the end,

(Bm7)that’s the kind of girl she was.

Tak en a way so young;

(Em7)tak en a way

(G)with out a warn ing.

Think of Lau ra, but laugh, don’t cry.

I know she’d (E)want it that way.

Hey yeah, when you think of Lau ra, well, laugh, don’t cry.

I know she’d (E)want it that way.

I know you

and you’re here

in (E)ev ’ry day we live.

I know her and well, she’s here,

and I (E)feel her when I sing.

Hey Lau ra,

where are you now?

(Bm7)Are you far a way from here?

I don’t think so.

I think you’re here,

(G)tak ing our tears a (A)way.

Hey yeah, well, I know she’d (E)want it that way.

Hey (F#)Lau (B)ra,

hey (F#)Lau (G#m7)ra; I know

she’d (E)want it that way.

Hey (F#)Lau (B)ra,

hey (F#)Lau (G#m7)ra; I know

you (E)want it that way.

Hey (F#)Lau (B)ra.

Think Of Laura by Christopher Cross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Think Of Laura” by Christopher Cross 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 D at 90 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 "Think Of Laura" 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 "Think Of Laura"?
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.