Cest La Vie
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Dm
[Verse 1]
Dm C
C'est la vie, have your leaves all turned to brown
Bb A Dm
Will you scatter them around you, C'est la vie
Dm C
Do you love, and then how am I to know
Bb A Dm
If you don't let your love show for me, C'est la vie
[Chorus]
C Dm C C7 Dm
O-oh, c'est la vie, O-oh, c'est la vie
Gm G# A A7 Dm
Who knows, who cares for me, C'est la vie
[Verse 2]
Dm C
In the night, do you light a lover's fire
Bb A Dm
Do the ashes of desire for you remain
Dm C
Like the sea there's a love to deep to show
Bb A Dm
Took a storm before my love flowed for you, C'est la vie
[Chorus]
C Dm C C7 Dm
O-oh, c'est la vie, O-oh, c'est la vie
Gm G# A A7 Dm
Who knows, who cares for me, C'est la vie
[Bridge]
Dm Dm/C# Dm/C Dm/B A Dm
[Chorus]
Dm C
Like a song, out of tune and out of time
Bb A Dm
All I needed was a ryhme for you, C'est la vie
Dm C
Do you give, do you live from day to day
Bb A Dm
Is there no song I can play for you, C'est la vie
How to play Cest La Vie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.