Watching You
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INTRO: D G D G
VERSE I:
D
Drivin’ through town just my boy and me
With a happy meal in his booster seat
Bb C D
Knowin’ that he couldn’t have the toy ‘til his nuggets were gone.
D
A green traffic light turned straight to red
I hit my brakes and mumbled under my breath.
Bb C D
His fries went a flyin’, and his orange drink covered his lap
G A
Well, then my 4 year old said a four letter word
Bm A G
It started with S and I was concerned
G D/F# Em D/F# G A
So I said, son, now where’d you learn to talk like that
[Refrão] D
He said, I’ve been watching you, dad ain’t that cool
A
I’m your buckaroo, I want to be like you
G A
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
D
We got cowboy boots and camo pants
A
Yeah, we’re just alike, hey, ain’t we dad
G A G A G A
I want to do everything you do
D G
So I’ve been watching you
VERSE II:
D
We got back home and I went to the barn
I bowed my head and I prayed real hard
Bb C D
Said, lord, please help me help my stupid self
D
Just this side of bedtime later that night
Turnin’ on my son’s Scooby-doo nightlight
Bb C D
He crawled out of bed and he got down on his knees
G A
He closed his little eyes, folded his little hands
Bm A G
Spoke to god like he was talkin’ to a friend
G D/F# Em D/F# G A
And I said, son, now where’d you learn to pray like that
[Refrão] D
He said, I’ve been watching you, dad ain’t that cool
A
I’m your buckaroo; I want to be like you
G A
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
D
We like fixin’ things and holding momma’s hand
A
Yeah, we’re just alike, hey, ain’t we dad
G A G A G A
I want to do everything you do;
D
so I’ve been watching you
BRIDGE:
C G D
With tears in my eyes I wrapped him in a hug
Said, my little bear is growin’ up
C G
And he said, but when I’m big
Em D/F# A
I’ll still know what to do
Chorus:
D
‘cause I’ve been watching you, dad ain’t that cool
A
I’m your buckaroo’ I want to be like you
G A
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
D
By then I’ll be strong as superman
A
We’ll be just alike, hey, won’t we dad
G A G A G A
When I can do everything you do
D
‘cause I’ve been watchin’ you
Chords By Jason Demars
How to play Watching You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.