Who Am I?

by Claude-Michel Schonberg

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Lyrics

Who am (C)I?

Can I con demn this man to (Am)slav er y,

pre tend I do not see his (F)ag o ny?

This (Dm)in no cent who wears my face who (G7)goes to judge ment in my place.

Who am (C)I?

Can I con ceal my self for (Am)ev er more,

pre tend I’m not the man I (F)was be fore?

And (Dm)must my name un til I die be (G7)no more that an al i bi?

Must I (C)lie?

How (C)can I ev er face my (Am)fel low men?

How can I ev er face my (F)self a gain?

My (Dm)soul be longs to God, I know, I (G7)made that bar gain long a go.

He (E)gave me hope when hope was gone.

He gave me (F#)strength to jour ney on.

Who am (C)I?

Who am (G)I?

I’m Jean

Val

(C)Jean!

And (E)so, Ja vert, you (E)see it’s true.

That man bears (Am)no more guilt than (D7)you.

Who am (C)I?

(G)Two,

Four,

Six,

Oh,

(C)One!

Who Am I? by Claude-Michel Schonberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who Am I?” by Claude-Michel 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 C at 100 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 "Who Am I?" 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 "Who Am I?"?
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 Claude-Michel Schonberg songs work for kids?
Try "A Heart Full Of Love", "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.