Pat Hamilton is a singer-songwriter-guitarist, living in the Rocky Mountain… Read Full Bio ↴Pat Hamilton is a singer-songwriter-guitarist, living in the Rocky Mountains near Vail. Pat performs in Vail at the Vail Cascade Hotel and Spa, other bars and lounges in the area, and for weddings and private functions. Within the valley she has opened shows for Doc Watson, Lyle Lovett , Commander Cody, and The Dixie Chicks. For two years she organized and performed at a Women's Folk Concert, a benefit for the Women's Resource Center for abused women and children. When she's not performing or composing, Pat spends her time gardening, hiking, and practicing yoga. 1 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 2 The Old Lamplighter (Tobias & Simon) 3 I See The Moon 4 Que Sera Sera (Livingston-Evans) 5 Oh, Sweetheart (Pat Hamilton) 6 Animal Fair 7 The Marvelous Toy (Tom Paxton) 8 Dibby Dot Do (Pat Hamilton) 9 Tiny Little Mermaid (Pat Hamilton) 10 Go To Sleep (Pat Hamilton) 11 All Through The Night 12 Sleep Kentucky Babe 13 Lullaby (Brahms) 14 Over In Killarney 15 Pennies From Heaven (Burke-Johnston) 16 Aba Daba Honeymoon (Fields & Donovan) 17 Catch A Falling Star (Vance & Pockriss) 18 Autumn To May (Stookey & Yarrow) 19 Up In The Mountains (Pat Hamilton) 20 Alouette 21 Swinging On A Star (Van Heusen & Burke) 22 My Grandfather's Clock (Work) 23 Oh, How Lovely Is The Evening 24 Good Night, Good Night (Pat Hamilton)

Que Sera Sera
Pat Hamilton Lyrics

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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.
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When I was just a little boy,
I asked my mother,
What will I be?
Will I be handsome?
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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pat Hamilton's song Que Sera Sera are a reflection on the universal question that young children often ask their parents: What will I become when I grow up? The theme of the song is the uncertainty and unpredictability of the future, and the idea that we cannot control or know what lies ahead. The first verse is sung from the perspective of a little girl who asks her mother whether she will be pretty or rich. The answer given is "Que Sera Sera," which translates to "Whatever will be, will be." The chorus emphasizes this idea, stating that the future is not ours to see, and that we should accept whatever happens.

The second verse is sung from the perspective of a little boy who asks his mother whether he will be handsome or rich. The response is the same - "Que Sera Sera." The song then returns to the chorus, repeating that whatever will be, will be.

The message of the song is both simple and profound. It reminds us that life is full of uncertainties and that we cannot always control what happens to us. It encourages us to accept life's uncertainties and to have faith that things will work out in the end. The melody of the song is playful and upbeat, adding to its sense of whimsy and carefree spirit.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was just a little girl,
When I was a young child,

I asked my mother,
I inquired of my mother,

What will I be?
What will my future hold as far as my character, personality and achievements?

Will I be pretty?
Will I have an attractive appearance?

Will I be rich?
Will I be financially prosperous?

Here's what she said to me...
Here is what my mother responded to my questions:

Que Sera Sera,
Whatever will be, will be,

Whatever will be will be,
The outcome of future events is not entirely predictable,

The future's not ours to see,
The path of our future is not fully under our control or view,

Que Sera Sera.
Whatever will be, will be.

When I was just a little boy,
As a young male child,