Partons, la mer est belle
Acadian Song of the Sea - Folk Song - Folklore acadien
Partons, la mer est belle is a traditional French folk song from Acadia.It was especially popular during World War I.
It tells the sad but all too common story of fishermen who went out on a quiet sea at sunset, but were suddenly caught in an unexpected and deadly storm.
This score is an arrangement for soprano voice with piano accompaniment.
It is set in the key of A flat Major.
For your greater enjoyment, this sheet music includes the complete lyrics in French (three verses and chorus).
Duration : 00:58 per verse
Source : French Folk Songs
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