En haut de la rue Saint Vin (A7)cent un po ète (A)et une in con (D)nu e
s’ai mèrent l’es pa ce d’un in stant, mais il ne l’a ja mais re vue.
Cet te chan son il com po sa es pé rant que son in con (D)nue.
Un ma tin d’prin temps l’en ten dra quel que part au coin d’u ne (E)rue.
(CN.C.)La lu ne trop (A)blême pose (Amaj7)un dia dè me
sur (Amaj7)tes che veux roux.
La (E)lu ne trop rousse de (F#m)gloire éc lab ousse
ton ju pon plein (A)d’trous.
La (Amaj7)lu ne trop pâle
ca (Amaj7)res se l’o pale
de (Amaj7)tes yeux (Bm)bla sés.
rie.
Prin (E)cesse de la rue,
soit (F#)la bien ve nue
dans (E)mon cœur bles (A)sé
Les es ca (Dm)liers
de la (E(b9))but
te sont (A)durs aux (Gmaj7)mi sé reux.
Les ai les (Bm)des mou lins
pro tè gent les a mou reux.
Pet (Amaj7)ite man di gote, (A)blême je (Amaj7)sens ta me notte
qui (Amaj7)cher che ma main.
Je (E)sens ta poit rine et (F#m)ta tai lle fine.
J’oub lie mon chag (A)rin.
Je (Amaj7)sens sur ta lèvres
une (Amaj7)o deur de fièvre
de (Amaj7)gos se (Bm)mal nour rie.
Et (E)sous ta ca resse
je (F#)sens une i vresse
qui (E)m’a né an (A)tit.
Les es ca (Dm)liers
de la (E(b9))but
te sont (A)durs aux (Gmaj7)mi sé reux.
Les ai les (Bm)des mou lins
pro tè gent les a mou reux.
Pet (Amaj7)ite man di gote,
Mais (Amaj7)voi là qu’il flotte
la (Amaj7)lu ne se trotte.
La (Amaj7)prin cesse (Bm)aus si
sous le (E)ciel sans lune.
Je pleure à la (E)brune: mon rêve é (A)va noui.
La Complainte De La Butte — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "La Complainte De La Butte" by Zaz in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 160 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “La Complainte De La Butte”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "La Complainte De La Butte" by Zaz in?
- The backing track is in A at 160 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "La Complainte De La Butte" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "La Complainte De La Butte"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "La Complainte De La Butte", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "La Complainte De La Butte" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "La Complainte De La Butte"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "La Complainte De La Butte"?
- "La Complainte De La Butte" was originally performed by Zaz. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Zaz are available?
- Other accompaniments by Zaz: "Champs Elysees", "Champs Elysées", "I Love Paris - J'aime Paris". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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