Sous le ciel de Paris [English translation]

Under the Paris sky

A song takes flight

Hmm, hmm

It was born today

In the heart of a boy

Under the Paris sky

Lovers walk two by two

Hmm, hmm

Their happiness thrives

On their own special tune

Under the Bercy Bridge

A philosopher sits

Two musicians, some idle folks

And a very huge crowd

Under the Paris sky

They'll sing into the night

Hmm, hmm

The anthem of a people in love

With their dear old town

Next to the Notre Dame

Sometimes there brews a drama

That's true, but in Paname*

It all works out fine

Sweet summer sun

With its golden rays

The accordion

That a sailor plays

Hope comes alive

In the Paris sky

Under the Paris sky

A happy river runs

Hmm, hmm

It lulls to sleep at night

The beggars and bums

Under the Paris sky

The Good Lord's little birdies

Hmm, hmm

Gather from all round the world

To share their stories

But the Paris sky

Has a secret to hide

He's been in love quite a while

With our Saint Louis Isle

When she gives him a smile

He dresses up in clear blue

Hmm, hmm

And when it rains over Paris

It's because he's in gloom

When he gets really jealous

Of her millions of lovers

Hmm, hmm

Then he growls at us

With his terrible thunder

But the Paris sky

Is not cruel for long

Hmm, hmm

And to make amends

He offers a rainbow

• Artist:Yves Montand