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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Watching You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Watching You" with hands-separate practice in D at 132 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Watching You"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Watching You" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Watching You"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Watching You" is in the key of D at 132 BPM.
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