C'est La Vie

by Robbie Nevil
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Lyrics

Got a job,

that’s O.

K.

(Gm7)do in’?

But they got (D9)car me work in’ night just to day.

(Gm7)mov in’.

Punch in’ in,

punch in’ out;

is this real ly what life’s (D9)all a bout?

(Am7)What you gon na do?

What you (D9)gon na feel?

(Gm7)I don’t (C9)know.

(Am7)What you gon na feel?

What you (D9)gon na do?

(Gm7)Oh, don’t (C9)tell me.

(Am7)What you gon na say?

What you (D9)gon na do?

There’s on ly (C9)one thing left to say:

(Am7)C’est la (D9)vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes, That’s right!

oh, yeah.

(Am7)C’est la (D9)vie, c’est la vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes.

That’s right!

Ba by’s gone,

all a lone.

(Gm7)do in’?

Are you sad (D9)car be cause you’re on just your own?

(Gm7)mov in’.

Get back up,

qui et down.

There’s so man y just one (D9)in the round.

(Am7)What you gon na do?

What you (D9)gon na feel?

(Gm7)I don’t (C9)know.

(Am7)What you gon na feel?

What you (D9)gon na do?

(Gm7)Oh, don’t (C9)tell me.

(Am7)What you gon na say?

What you (D9)gon na do?

I guess there’s (C9)just one thing to do.

(Am7)C’est la (D9)vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes, That’s right!

oh, yeah.

(Am7)C’est la (D9)vie, c’est la vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes.

That’s right!

Ba by’s gone,

Hey, J.

J., (Am7)C’est la (D9)vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes That’s right!

some times.

(Am7)C’est la (D9)vie, c’est la vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes.

That’s right!

(Am7)C’est la (D9)vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes That’s right!

some times.

(Am7)C’est la (D9)vie, c’est la vie.

That’s just the (C9)way it goes.

That’s right!

C'est La Vie — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "C'est La Vie" by Robbie Nevil in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “C'est La Vie

Can I learn "C'est La Vie" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "C'est La Vie" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "C'est La Vie" by Robbie Nevil played in?
C'est La Vie is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "C'est La Vie"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "C'est La Vie" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "C'est La Vie"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "C'est La Vie"?
"C'est La Vie" was originally performed by Robbie Nevil. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "C'est La Vie"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, C9, D9, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "C'est La Vie"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "C'est La Vie" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "C'est La Vie"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "C'est La Vie" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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