You'll See

by Jonathan Larson

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What (C5)hap pened to (C5)Ben ny?

What (C5)hap pened to his (C5)heart and the (C5)i deals he once pur (C5)sued?

An y (C5)own er of that lot next door has a (C5)right to do with it as (C5)he pleas es.

(C5)Hap py birth day, (C5)Je sus.

The (G)rent.

You’re wast ing your time.

We’re broke.

And you broke your word.

This is ab surd.

There is one way you won’t have to (Fsus2)pay.

Next (G)door, the home of Cy ber Arts, you see, and (Fsus2)now that the block is re zoned, our (G)dream can be come a re (Fsus2)al i ty.

You’ll see, boys.

You’ll see, boys.

I’ll for go your rent, and on (C5)pa per guar an tee that you can (C5)stay here for free.

But my in (G)vest ors would rath er I han dle this qui et ly.

You (Fsus2)need some where to do it.

It’s (G)what we used to dream a bout.

Think (Fsus2)twice be fore you pooh pooh it.

You’ll see, boys.

You’ll see, boys.

You’ll (Absus2)see the beau ty of a stu di o

that (Absus2)lets us do our work, and get (Eb)paid,

with (Cm9)con dos on the top, whose (Gm7)rent keeps o pen our shop.

Just (Abmaj9)stop the pro test, and you’ll have it (Gsus)made.

You’ll see,

or you’ll pack.

You'll See by Jonathan Larson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You'll See” by Jonathan Larson 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 C at 112 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "You'll See" 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 "You'll See"?
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.