À la claire Fontaine - F Major

A la claire Fontaine - By the Clear Fountain - Sparkling Fountain

À la claire Fontaine [By The Clear Fountain] is a traditional French folk song which is especially popular in the French-speaking areas of Canada.

The song probably appeared as early as 1604, when the first permanent French settlements were established in Québec.

As is common with all traditional songs, there are many different versions of both the lyrics and the music of this song.

This score is an arrangement of À la claire fontaine for voice with piano accompaniment.

It is set in the key of F Major.

The vocal range is F4 to C5.

The vocal part is appropriate for beginning singers.

Please note that this sheet music includes the complete lyrics in French (five verses and chorus).
This arrangement of À la claire Fontaine is available in the following keys :

• G Major (vocal range : G4 to D5)
• F Major (vocal range : F4 to C5)
• E flat Major (vocal range : Eb4 to Bb4)
• D flat Major (vocal range : Db4 to Ab4)
• B flat Major (vocal range : Bb3 to F4)
• A flat Major (vocal range : Ab3 to Eb4)

Duration : 02:39

Source : French Folk Songs