Watching You

by Rodney Atkins
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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 turn in’ my on brakes my 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 year 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 turn in’ my on brakes my 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 year 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Watching You" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “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.

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