When I Think Of You

by Janet Jackson
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "When I Think Of You" by Janet Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 117 BPM.

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

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About “When I Think Of You”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "When I Think Of You"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "When I Think Of You" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 117 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.