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(D)Driv in’ through town, just my boy and me, barn, with a Hap py Meal in his boost er seat, Said, (Bbmaj7)know in’ that he could n’t have the (C)toy till his nug gets were gone.
A green traf fic light turned straight to red, night, I hit in’ my brakes son’s and mum bled un der my breath.
His (Bbmaj7)fries went a fly in’ and his (C)orange drink cov ered his lap.
Well, then my (G)four lit tle old said a (A)four let ter word.
It (A)start ed with “S” like he and (G)I was con cerned.
friend.
So, I said, “Son, now (D)where’d you learn to (Em7)talk (D)like
that?”
He said, “I’ve been a (D)watch in’ you, Dad.
Ain’t that cool?
I’m your (A)buck a roo, I wan na be like you and eat all my food and grow as tall as you are.
We got (D)cow boy things boots and and cam Ma o pants.
Yeah, we’re (A)just a like, hey, ain’t we, Dad?
I (G)wan na do (G)ev ’ry thing you do,
so I’ve been watch in’ (D)you.”
We (D)got in’ back home and I went to the barn, with I bowed my head and I prayed real hard.
Said, (Bbmaj7)“Lord, in’ please he help n’t me help (C)toy my his stu gets pid self.”
Then this side of bed time lat er that night, I hit in’ my brakes son’s and Scoo by Doo der night light, he (Bbmaj7)crawled out of bed in’ and he (C)got down on ered his knees.
He closed my (G)his lit tle eyes, fold ed (A)his lit tle hands, It (A)spoke ed to God like he was (G)talk in’ to a friend.
And I said, “Son, now (D)where’d you learn to (Em7)pray (D)like
that?”
He said, “I’ve been a (D)watch in’ you, Dad.
Ain’t that cool?
I’m your (A)buck a roo, I wan na be like you and eat all my food and grow as tall as you are.
We like (D)fix in’ things strong and hold in’ Ma ma’s hand.
Yeah, we’re (A)just a like, hey, ain’t we, Dad?
I (G)wan na do (G)ev ’ry thing you do,
so I’ve been watch in’ (D)you.”
We (D)you.”
With (C)tears in my eyes, I wrapped him in a hug.
Said, “My (D)lit tle bear is grow in’ up.” And (C)he said, “But when I’m big,
I’ll (Em7)still know (D)what to do,
’cause I’ve been a (D)you.”
Hey, yeah.
Uh huh.
Watching You — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Watching You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Watching You”
- Why does "Watching You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Watching You".
- What key is "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins played in?
- Watching You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Watching You"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Watching You" 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 "Watching You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Watching You"?
- "Watching You" was originally performed by Rodney Atkins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Watching You"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bbmaj7, Bm, C, D, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Rodney Atkins can I play here?
- Try "IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL", "IT'S AMERICA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Watching You"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Watching You".
- Can I see all the notes in "Watching You"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 132 BPM.
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