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Easy piano · 5 keys

J'ai du bon tabac

French folk song · 32 s · 82 notes · public domain
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J'ai du bon tabac dans ma tabatière,

The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

J'ai du bon tabac piano notes: C D E C D D E F F E E · C D E C D D E F G C · C D E C D D E F F E E …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

1CJ'ai2Ddu3Ebon1Cta2Dbac2Ddans3Ema4Fta4Fba3Etiè3Ere,
1Cj'ai2Ddu3Ebon1Cta2Dbac,2Dtu3En'en4Fau5Gras1Cpas.
1CJ'ai2Ddu3Ebon1Cta2Dbac2Ddans3Ema4Fta4Fba3Etiè3Ere,
1Cj'ai2Ddu3Ebon1Cta2Dbac,2Dtu3En'en4Fau5Gras1Cpas.
5GJ'en5Gai4Fdu3Efin2Det3Edu4Fbien5Grâ4Fpé3E·
5Gmais5Gce4Fn'est3Epas2Dpour3Eton4Fvi5Glain2Dnez !
1CJ'ai2Ddu3Ebon1Cta2Dbac2Ddans3Ema4Fta4Fba3Etiè3Ere,
1Cj'ai2Ddu3Ebon1Cta2Dbac,2Dtu3En'en4Fau5Gras1Cpas.

How to play J'ai du bon tabac on the piano

An 18th-century French song about a snuffbox, one of the first songs French children learn — five keys, five fingers.

This easy version uses 5 white keys and the right hand only: 82 notes, about 32 seconds at 120 BPM in 2/4 time. The words are in French.

  1. Find key 1: C4 (middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1CC4middle C
2DD4above middle C
3EE4above middle C
4FF4above middle C
5GG4above middle C

J'ai du bon tabac in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C D E C D D E F F E E
J'ai du bon tabac dans ma tabatière,

C D E C D D E F G C
j'ai du bon tabac, tu n'en auras pas.

C D E C D D E F F E E
J'ai du bon tabac dans ma tabatière,

C D E C D D E F G C
j'ai du bon tabac, tu n'en auras pas.

G G F E D E F G F E
J'en ai du fin et du bien râpé

G G F E D E F G D
mais ce n'est pas pour ton vilain nez !

C D E C D D E F F E E
J'ai du bon tabac dans ma tabatière,

C D E C D D E F G C
j'ai du bon tabac, tu n'en auras pas.

Questions

How many keys do I need for J'ai du bon tabac?

5 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = C, 2 = D, 3 = E, 4 = F, 5 = G.

What are the first notes of J'ai du bon tabac?

In numbers: 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 4 4 3 3. In letter notes: C D E C D D E F F E E.

Is J'ai du bon tabac free to play and share?

Yes. J'ai du bon tabac is in the public domain (French folk song). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Can I play it without a piano?

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–5 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

How long does it take to learn?

The whole song lasts 32 seconds at 120 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

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