When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be
Will I be pretty, will I be rich?
Here's what she said to me

Que sera, sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera

When I was just a child in school
I asked my teacher what should I try
Should I paint pictures, should I sing songs?
This was her wise reply

Que sera, sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera

When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart what lies ahead
Will there be rainbows day after day?
Here's what my sweetheart said

Que sera, sera
Whatever will be will be
The future's not ours to see
Que sera, sera

What will be, will be
Que sera, sera


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Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) Lyrics as written by Ray Evans Jay Livingston

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    Am I not the only one who heard this song first from Heathers?

    Wonderful, song. The innocence is haunting in a way, and it feels like something is lurking just behind each lyric.

    myexpiredsoupon October 23, 2011   Link

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