I Have A Crime To Declare piano leadsheet with chords

M'sieur le Maire, I have a crime to declare.

I have disgraced the uniform that I wear.

I've done you wrong, let no forgiveness be shown.

I've been as hard on ev'ry rogue I have known.

I'll bear the blame, I must be treated just the same.

I mistook you for a convict.

I have made a false report.

Now I learn they've caught the culprit,

he's about to face the court.

And of course, the thief denies it,

you'd expect that from a con.

But he couldn't run forever, no not even Jean Valjean.

You say this man denies it all and gives no sign of understanding or repentence?

You say this man is going to trial and that he's sure to be returned to serve his sentence?

He will pay and so must I.

Press charges against me, sir!

You have only done your duty.

It's a minor sin, at most.

All of us have been mistaken.

You'll return, sir, to your post.

Must I do as you say?

It's your duty to obey.