Au clair de la lune

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"Au clair de la lune" (French pronunciation: [o klɛʁ də la lyn(ə)], lit. 'By the Light of the Moon') is a French folk song of the 18th century. Its composer and lyricist are unknown. Its simple melody () is commonly taught to beginners learning an instrument.

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Image: Widor, Charles Marie, 1844-1937 (book text), Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel,1855-1913 (illustration), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.