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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "So Emotional" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "So Emotional" with hands-separate practice in E at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "So Emotional"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "So Emotional" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "So Emotional"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "So Emotional" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.