I Am Mine

by Pearl Jam

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The (D5)self ish, (F)they’re all (C)stand in’ in (Gsus)line, (D5)faith in’ and (F)hop in’ to (C)buy them selves (Gsus)time.

(D5)Me, I (F)fig ure as (C)each breath goes (Gsus)by, I (F)on ly (G)own my mind.

The (D5)North is to (F)South what the (C)clock is to (Gsus)time.

There’s (D5)East and there’s (F)West and there’s (C)ev ’ry where (Gsus)life.

I (D5)know I was (F)born, and I (C)know that I’ll (Gsus)die.

The (F)in be (G)tween is mine.

(F)I (G)am (D5)mine.

And the (G)feel ing, it gets left be hind.

All the (G)in no cence (Am)lost at one time.

Sig (G)nif i cant, (Am)be hind the eyes.

There’s no need to hide,

we’re safe to

night.

The (D5)o cean is (F)full what ’cause (C)ev ’ry one’s (Gsus)in’.

The (D5)full moon is (F)look in’ for (C)friends at high (Gsus)tide.

The (D5)sor row grows (F)big ger when (C)the soul’s de (Gsus)nied.

I (F)on ly (G)know my mind.

(F)I (G)am (D5)mine.

And the (G)mean ing, it gets left be hind.

All the (G)in no cence (Am)lost at one time.

Sig (G)nif i cant, (Am)be hind the eyes.

There’s no need to hide,

we’re safe to

night.

The

What.

(Csus2)And the (G)feel ings that get left be hind.

All the (G)in no cence, (Am)brok en with lies.

Sig (G)nif i cance (Am)be tween the lines.

we may need to hide.

And the (G)mean ings that get left be hind.

All the (G)in no cence, (Am)lost at one time.

We’re (G)dif fer ent (Am)be hind the eyes.

There‘s no need to hide.

And the to hide.

(G)mean ings that get left be hind.

All the (G)in no cence, (Am)lost at one time.

We’re (G)dif fer ent (Am)be hind the eyes.

There‘s no need to hide.

And the to hide.

I Am Mine by Pearl Jam — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Am Mine” by Pearl Jam in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 81 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Am Mine" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Am Mine"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Am Mine" use?
Just 10 chords: Am, C, Csus2, D, Dpow, Epow, F, Fpow, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Pearl Jam songs work for kids?
Try "ELDERLY WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER IN A SMALL TOWN", "SIRENS", "BLACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.