The Man Who Knew Too Much - Que Sera, Sera Lyrics
Doris Day
Lyrics
When I was Just a little boy
I ask my mothet what will l be
will l be handsome
will l be rich
Here's What She says to me
que sera sera
whatever will be will be
the future is not ours to see
que sera sera
what will be will be
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
Now I have Children of my own
And When They ask me
What will I be
Will I be pretty
Will I be rich
I tell them tenderly
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, Seraaaaa
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock film The Man Who Knew Too Much starring Doris Day. It was released as a single on April 28th, 1956 and included on the soundtrack album of the same name.
The song features backing vocals from the Norman Luboff Choir and instrumentation from Les Baxter's Orchestra. It became an instant hit in the US, reaching number two on the Billboard charts, and won Academy Award for Best Original Song that year. The lyrics to the song are optimistic and encouraging, telling listeners to relax and let life take its course.