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(F7)Write what you know, so they say.
All I know is I don’t (Bb)know what to write or the right way to write it.
This is (F7)big, la dy, don’t screw it up!
This is not some lit tle (Bb)vaude (Gm)ville (Eb)I’m (Dm)re (Gm)view (C7)ing.
(F7)Poor lit tle kids ver sus rich, greed y so ur pus ses!
(Bb)Ha, it’s a cinch; it can prac ti cal’y write it self.
And (F7)let’s pray it does, ’cause as I may have men tioned, I have (Bb)no (Gm)clue (Eb)what (Dm)I’m (Gm)do (E)ing!
(A7)Am I in sane?
This is what I’ve been wait ing for!
Well, (D)that, plus the scream ing of half cra zy ed i tors: “A (A7)girl?” “It’s a girl?!
How the hell...” “Is that e ven le gal?” (D)“Look, (Bm)just (G)go (F#m)and (Bm7)get her!” (A7)Not on ly that there’s the sto ry be hind the sto ry: (D)thou sands of chil dren ex ploit ed, in vis i ble.
Speak (C7)up, take a stand, and there’s some one to write a bout it.
(F7sus)That’s how things get (F7)bet er.
(Bb)Give life’s lit tle guys some (F7sus)ink, and when it dries, just (Eb)watch what hap pens!
Those (Eb6/9)kids will live and (Bb)breathe right on the page and (F7sus)once they’re cen ter stage you (Eb)watch what hap pens!
And (Eb6/9)who’s there with her (Gm)cam ’ra and her pen as (Ab)boys turn in to men?
They’ll (Fm7)storm the gates and then just (F)watch what (Eb)hap pens when they (Bb5)do!
(Ab)just give in.
It (Gm)can’t be an y worse than (Ab)how it’s been.
And it (Bb)just so hap pens that we (Bb)just might (Eb)win, so what (Fsus)ev er hap pens,
let’s be (Bb)gin!
Watch What Happens — Simple Sheet Music
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"Watch What Happens" 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 Bb, 164 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Watch What Happens”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Watch What Happens"?
- 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 "Watch What Happens" by Alan Menken played in?
- Watch What Happens is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Watch What Happens"?
- The arrangement plays at 164 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Watch What Happens" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Watch What Happens"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Watch What Happens"?
- "Watch What Happens" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". 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 "Watch What Happens". Key of Bb, 164 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.