Pronounced “La-Vee-On-Rose”
A popular song from 1947.
Words by Mack David, French lyric by Edith Piaf.
Music by Louiguy.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment that matches this sheet music:
Alternative accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I thought that love was just a word
They sang about in songs I heard
It took your kisses to reveal
That I was wrong and love is real
Chorus
Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose
When you kiss me heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I’m in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak angels sing from above
Everyday words seem to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be la vie en rose
English sung by Vancha March.
French sung by Mrs. March (Vancha’s mother):