Watch What Happens

by Michel Legrand
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Lyrics

(F)Let some one

start be liev ing in (G7)you.

Let him hold out his (Gm7)hand.

Let him touch you and (F)watch (F#)what (G)hap (F#)pens.

(F)One some one

who can look in your (G7)eyes

and see in to your (Gm7)heart,

let him find you and (F)watch

(F#)what (G)hap

(Ab)pens.

(A)Cold,

no I won’t be lieve your (Am7)heart is cold

may be (G)just a fraid

to be bro ken a (Gm7)gain.

(F)Let some one

with a deep love to (G7)give,

give that deep love to (Gm7)you

and what mag ic you’ll (F)see:

Let (F#)some one (E)give his (F)heart,

some (F#)one who (E)cares like (F)me.

Watch What Happens β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Watch What Happens" by Michel Legrand: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œWatch What Happens”

What key is "Watch What Happens" by Michel Legrand 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Watch What Happens" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Watch What Happens"?
Yes β€” 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 Michel Legrand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Michel Legrand can I play here?
Try "I Will Wait For You", "Theme From Summer Of '42 (The Summer Knows)", "The Windmills Of Your Mind". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Watch What Happens" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Watch What Happens" by Michel Legrand. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Watch What Happens" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Watch What Happens" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.