What key is "Think Of Laura" in?

"Think Of Laura" by Christopher Cross is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Think Of Laura" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Think Of Laura" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Think Of Laura" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Christopher Cross can I play here?

Try "THINK OF LAURA", "SAILING", "Sailing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Hey, Lau ra,

Lau ra, (Gm7)ooh.

Hey, Lau ra,

Lau ra.

Ev ’ry once in a (F)while a I’d see her (Cm7)smile

and she’d (Eb)turn my day a (Bb)round.

A girl with those (F)eyes could stare through the (Gm7)lies en a and see what your (Eb)heart was say (F)ing.

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

(C)I know she’d want it that (G)way.

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

(C)I know she’d want it that (G)way.

A ’ry friend of a (F)friend, a friend till the (Cm7)end,

that’s the (Eb)kind of a she (Bb)was.

A Tak en a (F)way so young; through the (Gm7)tak en a and way what your (Eb)with out a (F)ing.

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

(C)I know she’d want it that (G)way.

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

(C)I know she’d want it that (G)way.

(G)way.

I know you and you’re here

in (C)ev ’ry day we (D)live.

I know her and well, she’s here, and I (C)feel her when I (Dsus)sing.

Hey, Lau ra,

where are you (Cm7)now?

(Gm7)Are you far a way from (Bb)here?

I don’t think so.

I think you’re (Gm7)here,

(F)tak ing our tears a way.

(G)way.

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

Hey, (D)Lau (G)ra.

Hey, (D)Lau (Em7)ra.

I (C)know she’d want it that (G)way.

Hey, (D)Lau (G)ra.

Hey, (D)Lau (Em7)ra.

I (C)know you want it that (G)way.

Hey, (D)Lau (G)ra.

Think Of Laura by Christopher Cross

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Think Of Laura”

What key is "Think Of Laura" in?: "Think Of Laura" by Christopher Cross is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Think Of Laura" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Think Of Laura" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Think Of Laura" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Christopher Cross can I play here?: Try "THINK OF LAURA", "SAILING", "Sailing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.