It Could Happen to You

When I first learned this song, I was wondering what it is that could happen to you. Anything, I decided. Was the song just supposed to be a warning to listeners so they would be careful? Even the lyrics tell you to hide your heart and not to count stars, because it could happen.

What could happen to you? A pile of questions stand in the way. | Image from pixabay.com

However, It could Happen to You is still a song that inspired jazz musicians years after its composition. You could find songs that use modified pieces of its melody, or even borrow some of the harmonic patterns. Or, the song could have just gotten musicians thinking about new things they could try.

After observing the lyrics of most jazz songs, however, I decided that it probably has something to do with this: 💘 It seems to be a pattern in many songs of this era we live in, probably because it's a part of many young musicians' lives. I usually prefer to just play the songs on the piano.

But, if you're not drowning in 💙💚💛💜s right now, you could think of something else that could happen to you. There are many examples of when life turns a corner.

Maybe all these cards have a way written on the back in which life could change. That's a lot of examples! | Image from pixabay.com

I think of this song not as one of anxiety, but rather as saying, "We don't know what the future holds, but let's hope it holds something good for everyone." Sometimes when things change, you just have to say "it could happen to you" and not worry about it.

Have a great start to your summer, and keep filling your teacup with music!

~Liya