Les Poissons

· by Alan Menken

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Les Poissons

Alan Menken100 BPM

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Les pois (C)sons, les pois (Cmaj7)sons, how I (C6)love les pois (C)sons, love to chop and to (C#dim)serve lit tle (Dm7)fish.

First I (Dm)cut off their heads, then I (Dm7)pull out their (G9)bones.

Ah mais (Dm7)oui, ca c’est (D#dim)tou jours de (C)lish.

Les pois (C)sons, les pois (Cmaj7)sons, hee hee (C6)hee, hah hah (C)hah.

With the clea ver I (C7)hack them in (F)two.

I pull out what’s in (F#dim)side and I (C)serve it up (A7)fried, God, I (Dm7)love lit tle (G7)fish es, don’t (C)you?

Here’s (Ab)some thing for (Eb7)tempt ing the (Ab)pal ate,

pre (Ab)pared in the (Eb7)clas sic tech (Ab)nique.

First you (Cm)pound the fish flat with a (Cm7)mal let.

Then you (Eb)slash through the (Eb)skin, give the (Eb6)bel ly a (Eb7)slice, (Eb)then you (Ab)rub some salt in ’cause that (G)makes it taste (G7)nice.

Sa cre (C)bleu!

What is (Cmaj7)this?

How on (C6)earth could I (Cmaj7)miss such a (C)sweet lit tle (C#dim)suc cu lent (Dm7)crab.

Quel dom (Dm)mage.

What a loss.

Here we (Dm7)go in the (G7)sauce.

Now some (Dm7)flour I (D#dim)think, just a (C)dab.

Now I (C)stuff you with (Cmaj7)bread.

It don’t (C6)hurt ’cause you’re (C)dead.

And you’re cer tain ly (C7)luck y you (F)are.

’Cause it’s gon na be (F#dim)hot in my (C)big sil ver (A7)pot.

Too dle (Dm7)loo, mon pois (G7)son, au re (C)voir!

Les Poissons by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Les Poissons” by Alan Menken in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 152 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Les Poissons" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Les Poissons"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.