About The Song
“Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” is a song written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans in 1955. Doris Day famously introduced it in the film “The Man Who Knew Too Much” in 1956. The song reflects a mother’s response to her child’s questions about the future, conveying a message of acceptance and resilience. Doris Day’s rendition of “Que Sera, Sera” became immensely popular, capturing the essence of the song’s reassuring message. The lyrics emphasize the idea that the future is uncertain, and it’s futile to worry about what lies ahead. Despite its popularity, some critics find the use of the song in “The Man Who Knew Too Much” as a plot device somewhat implausible.
Lyrics
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 será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será
What will be, will be"
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart, "What lies ahead?
Will we have rainbows day after day?"
Here's what my sweetheart said:
"Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será
What will be, will be"
Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother, "What will I be?
Will I be handsome? Will I be rich?"
I tell them tenderly
"Que será, será
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see
Que será, será
What will be, will be"
Que será, será