Who Am I? (From Les Miserables)

by Boublil and Schonberg

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Lyrics

Who am (C)I?

Can I con demn this man to sla ve ry, pre tend I do not see his (F)a go ny?

This (Dm)in no cent who wears my face, who (G)goes to judge ment in my place, who am (C)I?

Can I con ceal my self for 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 (G)no more than an a li bi?

(C)Must I lie?

How can I ev er face my fel low man, how can I ev er face my (F)self a gain?

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

He (E7)gave me hope when (E7)hope was gone.

He gave me (Am)strength to jour ney (D7)on.

Who am (C)I?

Who am (G)I?

I’m Jean Val (C)jean.

And (E7)so Ja vert, you (E7)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? (From Les Miserables) by Boublil and Schonberg — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who Am I? (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 C at 64 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? (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 "Who Am I? (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.