Think

by James Brown
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Lyrics

(D7)(Think,)

(think) a bout the good things.

(Think,)

(think) a bout the bad things.

(Think,)

(think) a bout the right things.

(Think,)

(think) a bout the wrong things.

Now, (A7)la dy, be fore you leave me re al ize that I’m the (D7)one who loves you.

I Think a bout the (D7)sac ri fic es

that I made for you.

How Think a bout the hard times

for that I spent for you.

Think a bout the (A7)good things

that I’ve done for you.

I Think a bout the bad things

at I’ve tried not to do.

Come on, chil dren, and (D7)(think,)

(think) a bout the good things.

(Think,)

(think) a bout the bad things.

(Think,)

(think) a bout the right things.

(Think,)

(think) a bout the wrong things.

Now, (A7)la dy, be fore you leave me re al ize that I’m the (D7)one who loves you.

I packed up all your (D7)hap pi ness, es

can I real ly claim?

How man y tears have you shed

for which you were to blame?

All I can re (A7)mem ber

that’s I’ve what it’s from.

I tried so hard to please you,

at least that’s what I thought.

Come on, chil dren, and Come on, chil dren, and

La dy, be fore you leave me re al ize that I’m the (D7)one who loves you.

La dy, be fore you leave me re al ize that I’m the (D7)one who loves you.

Think — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Think" by James Brown 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Think”

What key is "Think" by James Brown played in?
Think is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Think"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Think" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Think"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Think"?
"Think" was originally performed by James Brown. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Think"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: A7, D7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by James Brown can I play here?
Try "THE PAYBACK", "SAY IT LOUD", "SOUL POWER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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