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 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Watching You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show 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

Can I play "Watching You" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Watching You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Watching You"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Watching You" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Watching You"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Watching You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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