In My Own Little Corner

· by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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In My Own Little Corner

Rodgers & Hammerstein90 BPM

Lyrics

I’m as mild and as meek as a (C)mouse,

when I (F)hear a com mand I o bey,

but I (C7)know of a spot in my (C)house

where (F)no one can (C7)stand in my (F)way.

(C7)In my (F)own lit tle cor ner, in my (Eb)own lit tle chair, I can (C)be what (C7)ev er I want to (F)be.

(C7)On the (F)wing of my fan cy I can (Eb)fly an y where and the (C7)world will o pen its arms to (F)me.

I’m a (D)young Nor we gian (A7)prin cess or a (F#m)milk maid,

I’m the (Bm)great est pri ma (F#)don na in Mi (Bm)lan.

I’m an (D)heir ess who has (Em)al ways (A7)had her (D)silk made

by her (A)own flock of (E7)silk worms in Ja (A)pan.

(C7)I’m a (F)girl men go mad for, love’s a (Eb)game I can (Eb)play with a (C7)cool and con fi dent kind of (F7)air,

just as (Bb)long as I (Bbm)stay in my own lit tle (F)cor ner,

all a (F)lone in my (Gm)own (C7)lit tle (F)chair.

(C7)In my (F)own lit tle cor ner, in my (Eb)own lit tle chair, I can (C)be what (C7)ev er I want to (F)be.

(C7)On the (F)wing of my fan cy I can (Eb)fly an y where and the (C7)world will o pen its arms to (F)me.

I’m a (D)young Nor we gian (A7)prin cess or a (F#m)milk maid,

I’m the (Bm)great est pri ma (F#)don na in Mi (Bm)lan.

I’m an (D)heir ess who has (Em)al ways (A7)had her (D)silk made

by her (A)own flock of (E7)silk worms in Ja (A)pan.

(C7)I’m a (F)girl men go mad for, love’s a (Eb)game I can (Eb)play with a (C7)cool and con fi dent kind of (F7)air,

just as (Bb)long as I (Bbm)stay in my own lit tle (F)cor ner,

all a (F)lone in my (Gm)own (C7)lit tle (F)chair.

(C7)In my

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 Bb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

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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.
What other Rodgers & Hammerstein songs work for kids?: Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.