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Sur le pont d'Avignon easy piano by numbers

Q: How many keys do I need for Sur le pont d'Avignon?

7 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = B, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = F, 7 = G.

Q: What are the first notes of Sur le pont d'Avignon?

In numbers: 3 3 3 4 4 4. In letter notes: C C C D D D.

French folk song · 29 s · 81 notes · public domain

Sur le pont d'Avignon is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 7 keys, about 29 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Sur le pont d'Avignon piano notes: C C C D D D · E F G C B C D G · C C C D D D …

The number sheet

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

3CSur3Cle3Cpont4Dd'A4Dvi4Dgnon,

5El'on6Fy7Gdan3Cse,2Bl'on3Cy4Ddan1Gse,

3Csur3Cle3Cpont4Dd'A4Dvi4Dgnon,

5El'on6Fy7Gdan3Cse4Dtous2Ben3Crond.

3CSur3Cle3Cpont4Dd'A4Dvi4Dgnon,

5El'on6Fy7Gdan3Cse,2Bl'on3Cy4Ddan1Gse,

3Csur3Cle3Cpont4Dd'A4Dvi4Dgnon,

5El'on6Fy7Gdan3Cse4Dtous2Ben3Crond.

3CSur3Cle3Cpont4Dd'A4Dvi4Dgnon,

5El'on6Fy7Gdan3Cse,2Bl'on3Cy4Ddan1Gse,

3Csur3Cle3Cpont4Dd'A4Dvi4Dgnon,

5El'on6Fy7Gdan3Cse4Dtous2Ben3Crond.

How to play Sur le pont d'Avignon on the piano

The French round-dance song about the bridge of Avignon, the Pont Saint-Bénézet, still standing — half of it — over the Rhône.

This easy version uses 7 keys (all white keys) and the right hand only: 81 notes, about 29 seconds at 100 BPM in 2/4 time. The words are in French.

Find key 1: G3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses.

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	G	G3	below middle C
2	B	B3	below middle C
3	C	C4	middle C
4	D	D4	above middle C
5	E	E4	above middle C
6	F	F4	above middle C
7	G	G4	above middle C

Number

Note

Key

Where

below middle C

middle C

above middle C

Sur le pont d'Avignon in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C C C D D D
Sur le pont d'Avignon,

E F G C B C D G
l'on y danse, l'on y danse,

C C C D D D
sur le pont d'Avignon,

E F G C D B C
l'on y danse tous en rond.

C C C D D D
Sur le pont d'Avignon,

E F G C B C D G
l'on y danse, l'on y danse,

C C C D D D
sur le pont d'Avignon,

E F G C D B C
l'on y danse tous en rond.

C C C D D D
Sur le pont d'Avignon,

E F G C B C D G
l'on y danse, l'on y danse,

C C C D D D
sur le pont d'Avignon,

E F G C D B C
l'on y danse tous en rond.

Questions

How do you play Sur le pont d'Avignon on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 7 keys: put a finger on key 1, G3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 3 3 3 4 4 4 (in letter notes: C C C D D D). The whole song lasts about 29 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Sur le pont d'Avignon?

7 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = B, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = F, 7 = G.

What are the first notes of Sur le pont d'Avignon?

In numbers: 3 3 3 4 4 4. In letter notes: C C C D D D.

Is Sur le pont d'Avignon free to play and share?

Yes. Sur le pont d'Avignon 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 1–7 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 29 seconds at 100 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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Sur le pont d'Avignon easy piano by numbers

The number sheet

How to play Sur le pont d'Avignon on the piano

The keys

Sur le pont d'Avignon in letter notes

Questions

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