Paris Canaille

"Paris Canaille" is a 1953 French chanson by Léo Ferré. This page has the Paris Canaille chords and a backing track you can slow down, speed up and transpose.

Who wrote "Paris Canaille"

Léo Ferré wrote the music and the words, a portrait of Paris and its rogues. Catherine Sauvage's recording made it a success in 1953 and brought Ferré his first wide recognition as a songwriter.

Recordings that made it a standard

• Catherine Sauvage (1953) — the hit version.
• Léo Ferré — his own recording.