French icon Edith Piaf was a Parisian through and through. Born on the gritty streets of Belleville, its working-class atmosphere heavily influenced her music. Whether it was through her typical "titi parisien" accent, her memorable banter, or the topics and lyrics of her songs, her attachment to the French capital shone throughout her life. And the love was and still is reciprocical, as many Parisian landmarks are associated with her, including the Musée Edith Piaf, the Olympia theatre, and her final resting place at Père-Lachaise Cemetery. With the song "Sous le ciel de Paris", she gives a romantic tableau of the city's skies and inhabitants, tinged with all the melancholic hues of her powerful and inimitable voice. So sing along your love for Paris with "Sous le ciel de Paris"!
After listening to the song, scroll down for the transcript in our bilingual reader, where you can click any French phrase for the English translation and related grammar lessons.
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