Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')

by Stephen Sondheim
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(Bbmaj7)Care ful the things you say,

(Ebmaj7)chil dren will lis ten.

(Bbmaj7)Care ful the things you do, chil dren will (Abmaj9)see

and (F9sus)learn.

(Bbmaj7)Chil dren may not o bey, but (Ebmaj7)chil dren will lis ten.

(Bbmaj7)Chil dren will look to you for (Ebmaj7)which way to turn,

to (Bb)learn what to (Dm7)be.

(Ebmaj7)Care ful be fore you say, “Lis ten to (E)me,”

chil dren will (F13sus)lis ten.

(Dmaj7)Care ful the wish you make,

(Gmaj9)wish es are chil dren.

(Dmaj7)Care ful the path they take, wish es come (Cmaj7)true,

not (A7sus)free.

(Dmaj7)Care ful the spell you cast,

(Gmaj9)not just on chil dren.

(Dmaj7)Some times the spell may last

(G)past what you can (G#)see and (D)turn a gainst you...

(Gmaj9)Care ful the tale you tell.

That is the (G#)spell.

Chil dren will (Gmaj9)lis ten...

lis ten.

Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods') by Stephen Sondheim

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')”

What key is "Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')" in?
"Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')" by Stephen Sondheim is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Children Will Listen (From 'Into The Woods')" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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