Watch What Happens

by Michel Legrand

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Lyrics

(Amaj7)Cold,

no I can’t be lieve your (Am7)heart is cold,

May be (Gmaj7)slow to warm

from a long, lone ly (Gm7)night.

(F)Let some one

start be liev ing in

Let him hold out his

let him touch you and (Fmaj7)watch

(Gbmaj7)what (Gmaj7)hap

(Gbmaj7)pens.

(F)One some one

who can look in your

And see in to your

let him find you and (Fmaj7)watch

(Gbmaj7)what (Gmaj7)hap

(Gbmaj7)pens.

(Fmaj7)watch

(Gbmaj7)what (Gmaj7)hap

(Abmaj7)pens.

(Amaj7)Cold,

no I won’t be lieve your (Am7)heart is cold,

may be (Gmaj7)just a fraid

to be bro ken a (Gm7)gain.

(F)Let some one

with a deep love to

Give that deep love to

and what mag ic you’ll (F)see;

Let (Gb)some one (E)give his (F)heart,

some (Gb)one who (E)cares like (F)me.

Watch What Happens by Michel Legrand — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Watch What Happens” by Michel Legrand in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Watch What Happens" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Watch What Happens"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Michel Legrand songs work for kids?
Try "I Will Wait For You", "Theme From Summer Of '42 (The Summer Knows)", "The Windmills Of Your Mind". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.