What key is the piano accompaniment for "La Parisienne" by Zaz in?

The backing track is in Bb at 150 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 Parisienne" 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 Parisienne"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "La Parisienne", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "La Parisienne" 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 Parisienne"?

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 Parisienne"?

"La Parisienne" 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.

Lyrics

Lors (C)que je suis ar ri vée dans la ca pi tale,

j’au (F)rais vou lu de ve nir une fem me fat ale.

Mais (D)je ne bu vais pas, je ne me dro guais pas, et (Gm)n’a vais au cun com plexe.

Je (C)suis beau coup trop nor male, ça me (F)vexe.

Je ne suis pas pa ri (F)sien ne, ça me gê (Gm)ne, ça me (Am)gê ne.

Je ne (Ab)suis pas dans le (G)vent, c’est na (C)vrant, c’est na (A)vrant.

Au cu (C)ne bi zar re (F)rie, te, ça m’en (Gm)nuie, ça m’en (Am)nuie, pas la (Dm)moindre af fec ta (Gm)tion, je ne (C)suis pas dans le (C7)ton.

Je n’ suis (F7)pas vé gé ta (Bb)rien ne, ça me (Bbm)gê ne, ça me (F)gêne.

Je n’ suis (D)pas Ka ra té (G)ka, ça me (Bb)met dans (G)l’em bar (C)ras.

Je ne suis pas (C7)ci né hi le, c’est déb i le, c’est déb i le.

Je ne (Ab)suis pas M.

(Gm)F., je sens (C)qu’on m’en fait gri (D)ef,

m’en fait gri (F)ef.

Bien (C)- j’ai fait con nais sance d’un grou pe d’a mis

vi (F)vant en com mu nau té dans le mê me lit.

Comme (D)je ne bu vais pas, je ne me dro guais pas et (Gm)n’a vais au cun com plexe, Je (C)crois qu’ils en sont res tés tout per (F)plexes.

Je ne suis pas nym pho (F)ma ne, on me blâ (Gm)me, on me (Am)blâ me.

Je ne (Ab)suis pas tra ves (G)ti, ça me (C)nuit, ça me (A)nuit.

Je ne (C)suis pas ma so (F)chis te, ça ex (Gm)is ça ex (Am)iste.

Pour ré (Dm)us sir mon des (Gm)tin, je vais (C)voir le mé de (C7)cin.

Je n’ n’ (F7)suis pas schi zo (Bb)phrè ne, ça me (Bbm)gê ne, ça me (F)gêne.

Je n’ suis (D)pas hys té ri (G)que, ça s’com (Bb)pli que, (G)ça s’com (C)plique.

Oh, dit le psy (C7)cha na lys te que c’est tris te, que c’est tris te.

Je lui (Ab)dis je dé ses (Gm)père, je n’ai (C)pas de goûts per (D)vers,

des goûts per (F)vers.

Bien (C7)lo.

Main tenant (F7)je suis pa ri (Bb)sien ne, j’me sur (Bbm)mè ne, j’me sur (F)mène.

Et je (D)con nais la dét (G)resse, et le (Bb)ca fard (G)et le (C)stress.

En fin à l’é (F#dim)co lo (F)gie, j’m’i ni (Gm)tie, j’m’i ni (Am)tie.

Et loin (Ab)de la po llu (Gm)tion, je vais (C)ton dre mes mou (C#)tons.

Et loin de la po llu (C)tion, je vais ton dre mes mou (Bdim)tons.

Et loin de la po llu (Bb)tion, je vais (C)ton dre mes mou (F)tons, mes mou (Eb)tons, mes mou (D)tons, mes mou (G7)tons.

Woo!

La Parisienne — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "La Parisienne" by Zaz: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 150 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “La Parisienne”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "La Parisienne" by Zaz in?: The backing track is in Bb at 150 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 Parisienne" 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 Parisienne"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "La Parisienne", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "La Parisienne" 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 Parisienne"?: 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 Parisienne"?: "La Parisienne" 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.