The Last Time I Saw Paris

by Jerome Kern
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Last Time I Saw Paris" by Jerome Kern 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, 150 BPM.

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

About “The Last Time I Saw Paris”

Can I learn "The Last Time I Saw Paris" 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 "The Last Time I Saw Paris" with hands-separate practice in G at 150 BPM.
What key is "The Last Time I Saw Paris" by Jerome Kern played in?
The Last Time I Saw Paris 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 "The Last Time I Saw Paris"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Last Time I Saw Paris" 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 "The Last Time I Saw Paris"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Last Time I Saw Paris"?
"The Last Time I Saw Paris" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Last Time I Saw Paris"?
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 "The Last Time I Saw Paris" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Last Time I Saw Paris"?
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. "The Last Time I Saw Paris" is in the key of G at 150 BPM.