Upon its release, "C'est la vie" was an instant success. It entered the official French Singles Chart at number 30 and quickly climbed to a peak position of . The album itself was a major hit, reaching number 5 on the French Albums Chart (SNEP) and selling over 4 million copies worldwide. The single's success wasn't limited to France; it became a top-10 hit in Belgium and Slovakia and charted in the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, and Switzerland, also receiving heavy radio airplay in Quebec, Canada. In 2013, the single was certified platinum by the Belgian Entertainment Association, and it won the World's Best Song award at the 2013 World Music Awards.

"C'est la vie" is a popular song by Algerian raï singer Cheb Khaled, released in 1997. The song became an international hit and is often considered one of the most famous songs in the raï genre.

The raw MIDI might be "perfectly quantized." That sounds dead. Select all notes and apply "Randomize start time" by +/- 3 ticks. Listen to the original Khaled track—the keyboardist rushes the downbeat slightly. This gives the "live" Raï feel.

: Utilize music production software like Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Logic Pro X, which can import and export MIDI files. You could attempt to manually recreate the song's melody and chords in one of these programs, using Cheb Khaled's song as a reference.

Cheb Khaled's unique voice, fusion of styles, and captivating stage presence quickly made him a household name in the Raï scene. His early hits, such as "Aïcha" and "El Arbi," showcased his talent and laid the groundwork for his future success.