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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "I Have A Crime To Declare" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “I Have A Crime To Declare”

Can I play "I Have A Crime To Declare" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Have A Crime To Declare" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Have A Crime To Declare" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Have A Crime To Declare" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.