Think Of Laura

by Christopher Cross
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Think Of Laura" 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 Eb, 88 BPM.

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

About “Think Of Laura

Why does "Think Of Laura" 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 "Think Of Laura".
What key is "Think Of Laura" by Christopher Cross played in?
Think Of Laura is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Think Of Laura"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Think Of Laura" 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 Of Laura"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Think Of Laura"?
"Think Of Laura" was originally performed by Christopher Cross. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Christopher Cross can I play here?
Try "THINK OF LAURA", "SAILING", "Sailing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Think Of Laura"?
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 "Think Of Laura".
Can I see all the notes in "Think Of Laura"?
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 Eb at 88 BPM.

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