Watch What Happens

· by Michel Legrand

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Watch What Happens

Michel Legrand100 BPM

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 (G9)you,

Let him hold out his (Gm9)hand,

let him touch you and (Fmaj7)watch

(Gbmaj7)what (Gmaj7)hap

(Gbmaj7)pens.

(F)One some one

who can look in your (G9)eyes

And see in to your (Gm9)heart,

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 (G9)give

Give that deep love to (Gm9)you

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.