In My Own Little Corner

by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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Lyrics

In my own

lit tle cor ner, in my (F)own

lit tle chair,

I can (D7)be

what

ev er I want to (G)be.

On the wing

of my fan cy I can (F)fly

an y where

And the (D7)world

will

o pen its arms to (G)me.

I’m a (E)young Nor we gian (B7)prin cess or a (G#m)milk

maid,

I’m the (C#m)great est pri ma (G#7)don na in Mi (C#m)lan.

I’m

(E)an

(B7)ess

(E)ways

made

By her (B)own

flock of (F#7)silk worms in Ja (B)pan.

(D7)I’m a (G)girl

men go mad for, love’s a (F)game

I can play

with a (D7)cool

and

con fi dent kind of (G7)air.

Just as (C)long

as I (Cm)stay in my own lit tle (G)cor

ner,

All a (G)lone

in my (D7)own

lit tle (G)chair.

In My Own Little Corner by Rodgers & Hammerstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In My Own Little Corner” by Rodgers & Hammerstein 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 90 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "In My Own Little Corner" 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 "In My Own Little Corner"?
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.