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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Think Of Laura" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Think Of Laura" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Think Of Laura" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Think Of Laura"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Think Of Laura" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Think Of Laura"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Think Of Laura" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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