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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"I Have A Crime To Declare" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 72 BPM.
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About “I Have A Crime To Declare”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Have A Crime To Declare" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Have A Crime To Declare" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "I Have A Crime To Declare" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Have A Crime To Declare" is in the key of C at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Have A Crime To Declare"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.