When I Think Of You

by Janet Jackson
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Lyrics

(Amaj9)Ooh,

ba by,

(Amaj9)an y time my world gets cra zy, you all I have to (Amaj9)do

to calm it

Then you (Amaj9)is just think of me you.

’Cause when I think of (A6/9)you,

ba by,

and (A6/9)noth ing else seems to mat ter, ’cause when I think of (A6/9)you,

ba by,

all I (A6/9)think a bout is our love.

(Amaj9)I

just get

(Amaj9)more y at my tached to you when you pull me in your (Amaj9)arms

and squeeze me.

Then you (Amaj9)leave me, mak in’ me blue.

’Cause then I think of (A6/9)you,

ba by,

and (A6/9)noth ing else seems to mat ter, ’cause when I think of (A6/9)you,

ba by,

all I (A6/9)think a bout is our love.

(A6/9)think a bout is our (E5)love.

So in (Amaj9)love.

So in love,

So in love.

So in love.

So in love.

So in love.

So in love.

(So When in I think of (Amaj9)you.

When I think of you.

When I think of (Amaj9)you.

When I think of you.

Bass.

Bass.

(Amaj9)I’m

(E7)so in

(A6/9)love.

(E7)I just think of (Amaj9)you,

if (E7)you’re not a round,

(A6/9)oh.

(E)When (F#m)I (G#m)think (A)of (Amaj9)you, so in love.

So in love.

So in love.

So in love.

So in love.

So in love.

(Amaj9)Break.

(E7sus)Feels so good

(E7sus)when I think of you.

(E7sus)Feels so good

(E7sus)when I think of you.

When I Think Of You — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"When I Think Of You" 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 A, 117 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “When I Think Of You”

Why does "When I Think Of You" 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 "When I Think Of You".
What key is "When I Think Of You" by Janet Jackson played in?
When I Think Of You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I Think Of You"?
The arrangement plays at 117 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When I Think Of You" 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 "When I Think Of You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When I Think Of You"?
"When I Think Of You" was originally performed by Janet Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When I Think Of You"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A6, Amaj9, C, E, E7, Epow, Esus4, +2 more.
What other songs by Janet Jackson can I play here?
Try "LET'S WAIT AWHILE", "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "When I Think Of You"?
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 "When I Think Of You".
Can I see all the notes in "When I Think Of You"?
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 A at 117 BPM.