The River Seine (La Seine)

by Allan Roberts
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When (Dm)ev er it’s (Gm)spring time in (Dm)Pa ris,

and man y (F)hearts are a (Gm)flame,

I wan der down to the (A7)riv er

(Gm)and there I (A7)whis per her (Dm)name.

(F)Al though I (Gm7)know it is (F)mad ness,

for she may (F#dim)nev er be (Gm)free,

I wait for her by the (Dm)riv er

(Bb)hop ing she’ll (Gm)come back for (Asus)me.

There we (D)met and there we part ed,

by the love ly Riv er (A)Seine,

two young (A7)lov ers, bro ken heart ed,

for we knew we loved in (D)vain.

And though years may go, some day I know she’ll come to (B)Pa ris a (Em)gain.

And I’ll (A7)find her where I (D)lost her,

by the (Em)love ly (A7)Riv er (D)Seine.

The River Seine (La Seine) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The River Seine (La Seine)" 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 G, 136 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The River Seine (La Seine)

Why does "The River Seine (La Seine)" 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 "The River Seine (La Seine)".
What key is "The River Seine (La Seine)" by Allan Roberts played in?
The River Seine (La Seine) 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 River Seine (La Seine)"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The River Seine (La Seine)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The River Seine (La Seine)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The River Seine (La Seine)"?
"The River Seine (La Seine)" was originally performed by Allan Roberts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is this real sheet music for "The River Seine (La Seine)"?
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 "The River Seine (La Seine)".
Can I see all the notes in "The River Seine (La Seine)"?
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 G at 136 BPM.

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