Children Will Listen by Bernadette Peters

[@cheekyletta]

Every life-lesson one needs to learn can be learned from a Sondheim musical.

[@JesseColton]

Particularly if that musical is Into the Woods. It's amazing how this one manages to touch on every aspect of life all at once.

[@cheekyletta]

Beautifully put, Jesse.

[@TheEpona92]

***** Makes me excited and nervous at the same time for the movie version coming out. The musical was so powerful and I really hope they can capture that in the movie.

[@xxkewldudexx]

I've got one for ya. Sweeney Todd: Never hold on to the past. It just might drive you round the twist ;-)

[@aaryas6821]

So true...

[@TC-ss1oz]

I’m going into teaching this year, and this song is such a powerful reminder... children may not obey, but children will listen.

[@lalaland9646]

Hope it’s all going well !!

[@archery411]

This song has SUCH an important lesson. Into the Woods is an amazing show!

[@jeri-annabbott1896]

Into The Woods is my favourite Sondheim production, and I think Bernadette as the Witch was the ultimate perfect casting. That whole cast was absolutely divine.

[@frogdude327]

Careful the things you say children will listen Careful the things you do children will see and learn Children may not obey but children will listen Children will look to you for which way to turn to learn what to be Careful before you say listen to me Children will listen Careful the wish you make wishes are children Careful the path they take wishes come true not free Careful the spell you cast not just on children sometimes the spell may last past what you can see and turn against you Careful the tale you tell that is the spell Children will listen Guide them and step away children will glisten Tamper with what is true and children will turn If just to be free Careful before you say listen to me Children will listen Children will listen Children will.. listen..

[@makepar4now]

I just buried my brother-in law..A great musician ! He always said every life lesson you will ever need can be found in Sondheim's music .

[@bradpatterson1980]

Absolute flawless! Everything that Bernadette Peters sings is perfection - carefully crafted and performed. She has such a unique soprano voice. Her timbre is very bright and silvery and she applies her own signature to every piece she performs. Once she has sung the song, it can never be performed by another with the same brilliance and craft of which she performed it. She is truly 'Saint Bernadette'.

[@MrDanamp]

I think you love her, don't you?

[@docjoereyes4235]

Nobody sings the song like only Barbra Streisand can. Barbra breathes life to her interpretation of the song, letting the listeners understand the soul of the song that the composer wanted us to feel.

[@ritaandrunt5767]

@@MrDanamp I love her as well

[@stormcloudsabound]

you might be a lil obsessed brad lmao

[@kimmanning2913]

I disagree. Though she's brilliant. I know a performer who needs to be heard in her rich mezzo soprano voice.

[@acwilson4714]

Oh, that song always makes me cry when I hear her sing it. Something about it. Wonderful talent she has.

[@vbrennan9650]

I love this song especially because I am a parent. It's amazing that such good advice comes from the witch. But as in life, I suppose all is not always as it seems. Bernadette you are beautiful xx

[@SoaringTrumpet]

+Vanessa Brennan Not a parent, but! I've always been inspired by this song and especially the lyrics. Very moving.

[@Isabelle-xp7qb]

well i mean... Witches can be right, giants can good. You decide what's right, you decide what's good

[@MerryClark]

I would only expect good advice to come from a witch. She is the scapegoat in society, as in this musical.

[@mr.ambientsounds1291]

The play does say that witches can be right

[@MusicalLover6]

This song makes me cry every time at the end of the DVD. I'm having tears in my eyes just watching this. Because this is one of the strongest of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics: "Careful before you say, listen to me: Children Listen". Because they will.

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

Even though it's not necessarily a sad song, this always makes me cry. "Careful before you say 'listen to me'", these lyrics are perfection and Bernadette, as always, was made to sing Sondheim.

[@Jj-fr6rj]

Her song interpretation/delivery is always so full of meaning. I love her. My favorite stage actress/singer.

[@Dkalban]

Lovely rendition. RIP Mr. Sondheim

[@Bobainthome]

she could sing the Alphabet Song and make it sound amazing

[@broadwaybrook2319]

Yeah, no kidding! She would make it sound like a masterpiece

[@jaymarcusnyc1]

Always great to hear a reminder how no one sings Sondheim like Bernadette. Beautiful.

[@vincegulles7055]

My favorite song ever in Into the Woods. Sondheim musicals are just full of life lessons.

[@elalli99]

She has amazing control and tremendous range in her voice. She also has a wonderfully warm vibrato that doesn’t get too edgy or shrill. Add that with her gorgeous tone and ability to feel the song in her bones and you have a very very special talent. She is fabulous.

[@LynnSanders]

Such a beautiful song and sung with such heartfelt emotion by Bernadette Peters.

[@jmparks]

Her voice always gives me chills

[@jaylenwilbourn2936]

I cry every time she sings this song😭

[@J_K944]

Back here tonight in Memorium, Rest in Peace Mr. Sondheim.

[@barbarat.2828]

Unfortunately, because of the children whose lives were so terribly altered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas school on Valentine's day of 2018, I'm hoping a major change happens in our country and we will LISTEN TO OUR CHILDREN. In a time where the adults of this country can't affect any real change, these kids give me hope that real change can and will happen. R.I.P. to the 17 kids that lost their lives that day. Let's not let their loss be for naught.

[@el-ti8gd]

What happened

[@ISnipeKittens33]

@@el-ti8gd Fire nation attacked and killed 17 kids, down with the fire nation

[@jonathandoelander6130]

How about Columbine???

[@caittails]

@@jonathandoelander6130 How about all of the mass violence against children?? No one incident is worse or more important than another.

[@emcd6707]

this is perhaps the most beautiful song ive ever heard

[@RMATHSEN]

Bernadette Peters is the Queen of Broadway singing! This song always makes me cry when I sing it. She is a Sondheim specialist and a superb singer. There is nothing she can't do!! She's a wonderful dancer, actress and performer!

[@redmark19666]

I love my Bernadette Peters. Theres nothing she can't do.

[@Busterseyes]

She is amazing and has such a presence on stage! I just love her! Saw her in "Into the Woods" and she blew me away.

[@DAYGLOUKNOUKNO]

How many times has Stephen Sondheim hit the nail on the head perfectly in various songs in all his work....it just astounds me....a body of work unequalled in our times...….for that I Thank you..

[@crazysingingchick]

So beautiful, and she is crying by the end. Same, Bernadette. 🙌🏼

[@Rose0004]

Shame on me for learning about this song so late. Utterly beautiful.

[@QuikVidGuy]

That extra stanza at thee end is so important, and a much better choice than putting it in place of "children may not obey"

[@Aarondefyinggravity]

Fabulous varrangement, really catches the sensitivity of the Into The Woods, she really understands Stephen Sondheims world ! xxx

[@joepianograziose3822]

What an astounding piano accompaniment...wish I could get hold of it...

[@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme]

Such a clever and profound song

[@sirusbones]

I love her voice! She is so perfect, especially for the role of the witch! If they ever make an 'Into the Woods' film, she had better be cast as the witch! I know she's older now, but she can certainly still sing just as beautifully as before!

[@clsisman]

Welp

[@EdgyXD]

Welp

[@nbo8644]

Welp

[@MatGurman]

Oh my, don’t we miss this flawless diamond! Her pitch is impossibly perfect

[@clsisman]

She’s still alive, no need to miss her 😅

[@MatGurman]

@@clsisman ❤

[@caittails]

@@clsisman She’s not working as much, though. I miss her because I haven’t seen her in at least a decade.

[@clsisman]

@@caittails I saw her last year in the Sondheim concert in London. She isnt performing at her best ever but she is still incredible.

[@kabiraltaf]

RIP Sondheim! A real master of musical theatre!

[@stormcloudsabound]

May his memory be a blessing.

[@ZDA7302]

After diving deep into the many covers on this song. It very clear to me now why people say she’s the greatest interpreter on Sondheim. The way she sustains (Lis)ten in every passage is breathtaking . No one else really tries that particular phrasing or if they do they don’t nail it. Ugh amazing.

[@chpiyatas]

love her vibrato. Her voice is so angelic.

[@madmau]

Rest in Peace Steve, thank you so much for all you gave to us.

[@Zeppolino100]

Simply Superb. Ms. Peters, I've been in love with you for decades! You are SO talented, lovely, and kind hearted.

[@jesssnaddon5004]

soon as she began singing i got shivers

[@thecreepyminecart4274]

This song hits me right in the heart

[@paulmaes6054]

I got to see her perform with the Denver Symphony....she was fabulous still at 74 in Denver Colorado November 12.

[@maryfay53]

Watching her in concert was one of the highlights of my life.

[@InuGirl951]

I almost cried when I first heard this song...its so true...I love her

[@francescavaccaro4977]

Careful the things you say Children will listen Careful the things you do Children will see and learn Children may not obey, but children will listen Children will look to you for which way to turn How do you say to your child in the night? Nothing's all black, but then nothing's all white How do you say it will all be all right When you know that it might not be true? What do you do? Careful the things you say Children will listen Careful the things you do Children will see and learn Children may not obey, but children will listen Children will look to you for which way to turn To learn what to be Careful before you say "Listen to me" Children will listen Careful the wish you make Wishes are children Careful the path they take Wishes come true, not free Careful the spell you cast Not just on children Sometimes a spell may last Past what you can see And turn against you Careful the tale you tell That is the spell Children will listen How do you say to a child who's in flight "Don't slip away and I won't hold so tight" What can you say that no matter how slight Won't be misunderstood. What do you leave to your child when you're dead? Only whatever you put in it's head Things that your mother and father had said Which were left to them too Careful what you say Children will listen Careful you do them too Children will see And learn Guide them, but step away Children will glisten Tamper with what is true And children will turn If just to be free Careful before you say "Listen to me" Children will listen (repeat 3x) Read more: Into The Woods - Children Will Listen Lyrics | MetroLyrics

[@notsoyellowbrickroad]

happy birthday, bernadette! Thank God for you.. bless your beautiful soul

[@rfdarsie]

Brilliant song. Brilliant performance.

[@jackschimmelman6355]

may as well start the tears.

[@evaroberts6404]

Bernadette Peters is a true legend. I feel this so much, when she sings it.

[@JoieyG]

When I was in this sohw in the 7th grade we did the junior version which is just the 1st act but it was still so much fun and at the curtian call the cast sang this song and every time we sang this we had people crying and each time we got a standing ovation.

[@evelynmorales9]

Don't make a better world for your children, make better children for our world

[@dairyboi7996]

no but uh a better world would also be nice, I mean I can't speak for everyone else but no Global warming would be nice

[@h193013]

Better children= better people Better people= better world

[@seronimo__7735]

h193013 but isn't there kind of a time lag?

[@allie_678]

Why not do both?

[@athens2513]

Yellow Unicorn this is a beautiful comment

[@iamsammybe]

Bernadette plus Sondheim equals pure blissful magic. Perfection!

[@bgbreakdown]

This song, this show is so wise. And beautiful.

[@therapyfortheheart]

I posted the video above because of the impact on infants of a mother's interventions. It is all about listening and understanding the impact of mother's on their daughters and then on their children.

[@51BO]

Magic! Thank you Eric ...... Bernadette I love you!....... Stephen you are in my heart

[@alexanderdiaz1]

I Love You, Bernadette Peters...You are and always will be the Queen Bee of Musical Theatre...

[@NaeOnYT]

OMFG, I love Bernadette Peters like there is no tomorrow. There is nobody like her!

[@SeeSomethingSayIt]

My goodness, she and this performance are WONDERFUL. Thanks so much for sharing this with a world of humans who have never heard real music!

[@stephenvincent4989]

Ms Peters is the definitive interpreter of Sondheim as she has the ability and talent to capture every nuance of the lyrics always poignant, conveying layers of emotions.

[@gowawill]

I love Sondheim. I love Into the Woods. I love Bernadette. I love everything about this video.

[@morgangalvin5810]

I absolutely love Bernadette Peters.

[@miawatson2146]

I wish I could be as good as Bernadette, she is absolutely fabulous, she is like my idol❤️❤️

[@staceyalmeida6361]

This is literally the most heartbreaking moment in theater.

[@felinepower9]

Just so beautiful! And this song makes me cry! Love it!

[@coloratura21]

I wish every parent could hear this song! It has sooooo much truth in it

[@emilyshipley4904]

I could listen to her sing this song all day, every day...

[@melissamarie9597]

I just played this video at least 12 times in a row.

[@Moiturette]

I saw her in FOLLIES - twice. She blew me away, too.

[@fldhockey1]

I'm the witch at my schools production of Into the Woods and Bernadette is my idolll she is absolutely spectacular :)

[@ActorsWithIssuespodcast]

ohhhh I hope Bernadette has a cameo in it. She's been such a huge supporter of the show, even after her run ended.

[@rallager]

Every time my cast performed this song, I came out smiling and hoped to god that the front row couldn't see Granny crying as she hopped around with Little Red. It's gorgeous.

[@wilheminaboone1107]

So Beautiful!

[@rabbitnitasha]

She is fantastic!!!!!! she was in one episode of grey's anatomy but that's irrelevent love her voice and emotion

[@digapig123]

I love her and this song likelikelike!

[@josephlarock6382]

Thanks, Eric!!! A Great Mix!!👍👍👍

[@xxKrisxx569]

i LOVE this song!! im trying to learn it for auditions!

[@AnimatedGamer44]

Rest in peace Sondheim

[@TheLonelySquirrels]

she is absolutely amazing! i look up to her so much

[@alexnewell6859]

That's little shimmer oh vibrato on listen is amazing!!!

[@felinepower9]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@forrestcain1837]

With the current political situation, this has an even greater meaning.

[@k.robertrichardson6779]

At least, it does for those children who manage to be born.

[@MrEricrockinout]

Time to watch Into the Woods.. I bought it at Barnes and Noble on DVD ftw

[@tonyadams4989]

Love hearing her sing! So talented!!

[@LaydeeHijabee]

You taught me more than any parenting video or book ❤

[@cahughes74]

Such a beautiful, honest and wonderful voice. Brings me to tears every time.

[@ruancanniza]

I just saw Prayers for Bobby and her speech remembered me this song right away! oh well, what to say?

[@vanvanvanessaa]

Amazing! I luuuuurrrvvveeeeeee this!

[@stephanieladeinde3224]

Beautiful 🌹❤️🌹 true classic

[@123theatergirl]

OH! I LOVE THIS SONG! AND HER!!! :) I was the Witch in Into The Woods and sang this :). ♥ LOVE IT!

[@MattiGermanotta]

Bernadette Peters is my inspirations!!!

[@tomrodgers6629]

Again BRAVO!!!!

[@Artist626]

i honsestly belive that bernadette peters is the best broadway diva ever i absolutly love her :)

[@garthdavis2502]

She sings as good as she still looks. It must be clean living that makes her age gracefully.

[@woochiao]

she is so so so so good.

[@TheLenbear]

I love her,,,,,this woman can sing!!!!!

[@MushroomLake]

I love her so much. She is amazing. By far the best witch EVER in Into the Woods...Others don't compare. Beautiful...

[@ariellenelsontv]

I love them both too

[@claymodelexpert]

This is so beautiful

[@emisqui]

oh my word. she's so amazing.