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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Watching You"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Watching You" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 132 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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