What key is "The Last Time I Saw Paris" in?

"The Last Time I Saw Paris" by Jerome Kern is in the key of G with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Last Time I Saw Paris" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The Last Time I Saw Paris" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "The Last Time I Saw Paris" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?

Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The (G)last time I saw Par is, her heart was warm and (D7)gay, I heard the laugh ter of her heart in ev ’ry street ca (G)fé.

The last time I saw Par is, her trees were dressed for (D7)spring, and lov ers walked be neath those trees, and birds found songs to (G)sing.

I (Em7)dodged the (A7)same old (D)tax i cabs that (Em7)I had (A7)dodged for (D)years;

the (F#m7)cho rus (B7)of their (E)squeak y horns was (Am7)mu sic to my (D7)ears.

The (G)last time I saw Par is, her heart was warm and (D7)gay.

No (Am7)mat ter how they (Dm6)change (E7)her, I’ll re (Am7)mem ber her

(D)that (G)way.

The (G)last time I saw Par is, her heart was warm and (D7)gay,

I heard the laugh ter of her heart in ev ’ry street ca (G)fé.

The last time I saw Par is, her trees were dressed for (D7)spring,

and lov ers walked be neath those trees, and birds found songs to (G)sing.

I (Em7)dodged the (A7)same old (D)tax i cabs that (Em7)I had (A7)dodged for (D)years;

the (F#m7)cho rus (B7)of their (E)squeak y horns was (Am7)mu sic to my (D7)ears.

The (G)last time I saw Par is, her heart was warm and (D7)gay.

No (Am7)mat ter how they (Dm6)change (E7)her, I’ll re (Am7)mem ber her

(D)that (G)way.

The (G)way.

The Last Time I Saw Paris by Jerome Kern

3 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “The Last Time I Saw Paris”

What key is "The Last Time I Saw Paris" in?: "The Last Time I Saw Paris" by Jerome Kern is in the key of G with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Last Time I Saw Paris" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Last Time I Saw Paris" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Last Time I Saw Paris" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?: Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.