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When I was (C)just a (Cmaj7)lit tle (C6)girl
(C)I asked my moth er, (C#dim7)“What will I (Dm7)be?
Will I be pret ty?
Will I be rich?”
(Dm7)Here’s what she (G7)said to (C)me:
“Que se (F)ra, se ra,
What ev er will (C)be will be.
The fu ture’s not (G7)ours to see.
Que se ra, se (C)ra!
(Dm7)What (G7)will (Dm7)be (G7)will (C)be!”
(CN.C.)When I was (C)just a (Cmaj7)child in (C6)school,
(C)I asked my teach er, (C#dim7)“What should I (Dm7)try?
Should I paint pic tures?
Should I sing songs?”
(Dm7)This was her (G7)wise re (C)ply:
“Que se (F)ra, se ra,
What ev er will (C)be will be.
The fu ture’s not (G7)ours to see.
Que se ra, se (C)ra!
(Dm7)What (G7)will (Dm7)be (G7)will (C)be!”
(CN.C.)When I was
(CN.C.)When I grew (C)up and (Cmaj7)fell in (C6)love,
(C)I asked my lov er, (C#dim7)“What lies a (Dm7)head?
Will we have rain bows day af ter day?”
(Dm7)Here’s what my (G7)lov er (C)said:
“Que se “Que se (F)ra, se ra,
What ev er will (C)be will be.
The fu ture’s not (G7)ours to see.
Que se ra, se (C)ra!
(Dm7)What (G7)will (Dm7)be (G7)will (C)be!”
(Dm)Que se ra, (G7)se (C)ra!
Que Sera, Sera — Simple Sheet Music
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"Que Sera, Sera" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 125 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with jazzy color chords in your left hand — you'll move between standard triads like C and F and richer voicings like Cmaj7, C6, and C#dim7, which means your fingers need to know those shapes cold before you try to add the melody.
Start hands-separate: drill the left-hand block chords at around 80 BPM until every transition feels automatic, especially the chromatic slide from C into C#dim7 and back — that's the spot most students fumble because the diminished shape sits a half-step away and your hand wants to overshoot.
Once your left hand is steady, layer in the right-hand melody; it flows naturally in a waltz-like three feel, so count carefully and resist rushing at 125 BPM.
Watch the Dm7-to-G7 turnaround — land G7 cleanly and you'll set up each return to C with real momentum.
A light touch on the sustain pedal, changing with each new chord, keeps the peaceful mood without muddying those close voicings.
This is the piece that'll make chromatic passing chords feel like second nature in your playing.
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About “Que Sera, Sera”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Que Sera, Sera"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Que Sera, Sera" by Doris Day played in?
- Que Sera, Sera is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Que Sera, Sera"?
- The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Que Sera, Sera" 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 "Que Sera, Sera"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Que Sera, Sera"?
- "Que Sera, Sera" was originally performed by Doris Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Que Sera, Sera"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: C, C#dim7, C6, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, F, G7.
- What other songs by Doris Day can I play here?
- Try "BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON", "Move Over Darling", "Ain't We Got Fun?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Que Sera, Sera". Key of C, 125 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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