About “Paris, L'apres-midi”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Paris, L'apres-midi" by Zaz in?

The backing track is in C at 200 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 "Paris, L'apres-midi" 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 "Paris, L'apres-midi"?

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

Can I use "Paris, L'apres-midi" 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 "Paris, L'apres-midi"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Paris, L'apres-midi"?

"Paris, L'apres-midi" 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.