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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"The River Seine (La Seine)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The River Seine (La Seine)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The River Seine (La Seine)". Key of G, 136 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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