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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
La Vie en Rose Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
La Vie en Rose Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
La Vie en Rose Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
La Vie en Rose Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
La Vie en Rose Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
La Vie en Rose Chords – Harmonica
Edith Piaf’s timeless French ballad about seeing life through rose-colored glasses. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so strum with a gentle, swaying “ONE-two-three” feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G7
C
F
Chorus
F
C
G7
C
F
C
G7
C
F
C
G7
C
Verse 2
C
G7
C
F
C
G7
C
Chorus
F
C
G7
C
F
C
G7
C
F
C
G7
C
Bridge
F
C
G7
C
F
Chorus
F
C
G7
C
F
C
G7
C
F
C
G7
C
Practice tip: Practice the chord progression C, G7, F slowly to master the waltz rhythm before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "La Vie en Rose"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G and F.
Is "La Vie en Rose" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "La Vie en Rose" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "La Vie en Rose"?
It was written by Louiguy, Edith Piaf, and released in 1947.