On My Own (From Les Miserables)

by Boublil and Schonberg

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Lyrics

On my (D)own,

pre (Em)tend ing he’s be (D)side me.

All a (Bm)lone,

I (E7)walk with him till (A)morn ing.

With out (F#7)him dark ness I feel his arms a (Bm)round me.

And (Em)when I lose my way I close my (Em)eyes and he has (A)found me!

In the (D)rain,

the (Em)pave ment shines like (D)sil ver.

All the (Bm)lights

are (E7)mist y in the (A)ri ver.

In the (F#7)him dark ness the trees are full of (Bm)star light.

And (Em)all I see is him and me for (Em)ev er and for (A)found me!

In the (A)ev er.

And I (Bb)know

it’s (C)on ly in my (Bb)mind,

that I’m (Gm)talk ing to my (Bb)self and not to (Eb)him.

And, al (Em)though

I know that he is (B)blind,

still I (Am7)say

there’s a (C7)way for us.

I love (F)him

but (Gm)when the night is (F)o ver

he is (Dm)gone,

the (G7)ri ver’s just a (C)ri ver.

With out (A)him,

the world a round me (Dm)chan ges, the (Gm)trees are bare, and ev ’ry where the (Gm)streets are full of (C)stran gers.

I love (F)him,

but (Bb)ev ’ry day I’m (F)learn ing

all my (G7)life,

I’ve on ly been pre (C)tend ing.

With out (A)me,

his world will go on (Dm)turn ing, the (Gm)world is full of hap pi ness that I have nev er (C)known.

I love him,

I love him,

I love him,

but on ly on my (F)own.

On My Own (From Les Miserables) by Boublil and Schonberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “On My Own (From Les Miserables)” by Boublil and Schonberg 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 D at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" 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 "On My Own (From Les Miserables)"?
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 Boublil and Schonberg songs work for kids?
Try "IF I SAID I LOVED YOU", "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Castle On A Cloud (from Les Miserables)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.