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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins: 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 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Watching You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins. 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 — 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 "Watching You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Watching You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.