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J'ai du bon tabac easy piano by numbers

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

French folk song · 32 s · 82 notes · public domain

J'ai du bon tabac is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 5 keys, about 32 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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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 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 82 notes, about 32 seconds at 120 BPM in 2/4 time. The words are in French.

Find key 1: C4 (middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.

Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.

Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.

Want the rhythm too? Press 🌧 Falling notes: each note falls onto its key, and its length shows how long to hold it (how falling notes work).

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The keys

Number	Note	Key	Where
1	C	C4	middle C
2	D	D4	above middle C
3	E	E4	above middle C
4	F	F4	above middle C
5	G	G4	above middle C

Number

Note

Key

Where

middle C

above 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 do you play J'ai du bon tabac on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 5 keys: put a finger on key 1, C4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 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). The whole song lasts about 32 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

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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The number sheet

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

The keys

J'ai du bon tabac in letter notes

Questions

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