This arrangement of Plaisir d'Amour (The Pleasure of Love) is for OPEN G guitar tuning (DGDGBD). This lovely French song was written by Jean-Paul Martini in 1784. It has been popularized by such singers as Nana Mouskouri, Joan Baez, and Paul Robeson. The shift from major to minor in the middle section of the tune and the 6/8 rhythm are features among many that make this song fascinating.