Je suis malade - Serge Lama

When French singer Serge Lama released his heartbreaking song "Je suis malade" in 1973, little did he know that it would become one of France's most iconic love songs of the 20th century. Made an amazing success by the incomparable Dalida, this lovesick anthem has since been covered by many singers around the world. So sing your lungs out to Je suis malade with our bilingual transcript below. 

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And here's a bonus with Dalida's version:
 
 
 

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