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; 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 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"So Emotional" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “So Emotional”

Why does "So Emotional" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "So Emotional".
What key is "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston played in?
So Emotional is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "So Emotional"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "So Emotional" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "So Emotional"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "So Emotional"?
"So Emotional" was originally performed by Whitney Houston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "So Emotional"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am7, Bm7, C, D, D7, Em7, G.
What other songs by Whitney Houston can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME", "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU", "IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "So Emotional"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "So Emotional".
Can I see all the notes in "So Emotional"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM.