I Have A Crime To Declare

by Claude-Michel Schonberg
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Lyrics

M’ sieur le Maire, I have a crime to de clare.

I have dis graced the u ni form that I wear.

I’ve done you wrong, let no for give ness be shown.

I’ve been as hard on ev ’ry rogue I have known.

I’ll bear the blame, I must be treat ed just the same.

I mis (Dm)took you for a con vict.

I have (Dm)made a false re port.

Now I (Bbmaj7)learn they’ve caught the cul prit, he’s a (Dm)bout to face the court.

And of (C7)course, the thief de (F)nies it, you’d ex (Eb)pect that from a (Bb)con.

But he (C7)could n’t run for (F)ev er, no not (Eb)e ven Jean Val (A)jean.

You say this (Em)man de nies it (Dm)all and gives no (Em)sign of un der (Dm)stand ing or re (F)pen tence?

You say this man is going to (Gm7)trial and that he’s sure to be re turned to serve his (Eb)sen tence?

He will (Dm)pay

and (Eb)so

must (Dm)I.

Press (Eb)charg es a gainst me, (A)sir!

You have (Dm)on ly done your du ty.

It’s a (Dm)mi nor sin, at most.

All of (B)us have been mis (Bb)tak en.

You’ll re (A)turn, sir, to your post.

Must I (Dm)do (A)as you (Dm)say?

(A)It’s your (Dm)du ty (A)to o (Dm)bey.

I Have A Crime To Declare — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"I Have A Crime To Declare" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 72 BPM.

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About “I Have A Crime To Declare”

Why does "I Have A Crime To Declare" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Have A Crime To Declare".
What key is "I Have A Crime To Declare" by Claude-Michel Schonberg played in?
I Have A Crime To Declare is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Have A Crime To Declare" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
"I Have A Crime To Declare" was originally performed by Claude-Michel Schonberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Claude-Michel Schonberg can I play here?
Try "A Heart Full Of Love", "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Have A Crime To Declare".
Can I see all the notes in "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 72 BPM.