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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "When I Think Of You" by Janet Jackson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "When I Think Of You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "When I Think Of You" with hands-separate practice in A at 117 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "When I Think Of You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "When I Think Of You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "When I Think Of You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "When I Think Of You" is in the key of A at 117 BPM.