When I Think About Angels

by Jamie O'Neal

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Lyrics

Why does the (F)col or of my cof fee match your (C)eyes?

Why do I (F)see you when a stran ger pass es (C)by?

I swear I (F)hear you in the whis per of the (C)wind.

It I feel you when the sun is danc in’ on my skin.

And (Dm)when

ti (C)it’s

dis (Bb)rain

in’,

(Dm)you

(C)won’t

(Bb)find me thought com plain in’ ’cause tion.

when I think a bout (G)rain,

I (Bb)think a bout sing in’.

When I think a bout (G)sing in’, it’s a (Bb)heav en ly (F)tune.

When I think a bout (G)heav en, then I (Bb)think a bout an gels.

When I think a bout (G)an gels, I (Bb)think a bout you.

The taste of (F)sug ar sure re minds me of your (C)kiss.

I like the (F)way that they both lin ger on my (C)lips.

Kiss es re (F)mind me of a field of but ter (C)flies.

It must be the way my heart is flut ter ing in side.

And (Dm)Beau

ti (C)ful

dis (Bb)trac

tion,

(Dm)you

(C)make

(Bb)ev ’ry thought a chain re ac tion.

When I think a bout (G)rain,

I (Bb)think a bout sing in’.

When I think a bout (G)sing in’, it’s a (Bb)heav en ly (F)tune.

When I think a bout (G)heav en, then I (Bb)think a bout an gels.

When I think a bout (G)an gels, I (Bb)think a bout you.

(Eb)An y where I go,

(Bbm)an y thing I do,

(Eb)ev ’ry thing a round me, ba by, makes me think of (C)you.

When I think a bout (A)rain,

I (C)think a bout (G)sing in’.

When I think a bout (A)sing in’, it’s a (C)heav en ly tune.

When I think a bout (A)heav en, then I (C)think a bout an gels.

When I think a bout (A)an gels, I (C)think a bout you.

When I think a bout (A)rain,

I (C)think a bout sing in’.

When I think a bout (A)sing in’, it’s a (C)heav en ly (G)tune.

When I think a bout (A)heav en, then I (C)think a bout (G)an gels.

When I think a bout (A)an gels, I (C)think a bout you.

When I think a bout (A)rain,

I (C)think a bout sing in’.

When I think a bout (A)sing in’, it’s a (C)heav en ly (G)tune.

When I think a bout (A)heav en, then I (C)think a bout (G)an gels.

When I think a bout (A)an gels, I (C)think a bout you.

(CN.C.)think a bout you.

When I Think About Angels by Jamie O'Neal — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When I Think About Angels” by Jamie O'Neal 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 Bb at 120 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 "When I Think About Angels" 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 "When I Think About Angels"?
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.