I Am My Own Invention

by Frank Wildhorn
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(Bb)Noth ing can ex ist till you dream it first; (E)ev ’ry one knows this.

(Bb)Then it will ar rive, new and un re hearsed, (E)viv id as a kiss.

(Ebmaj7)Dream ers and chil dren can (Bb)con jure things eas i ly, (Db)things their eyes, though they’re closed, can (C)see.

(Bb)Not the way things are, but how they should be; (E)this is what is true.

(Bb)Wish up on a star, close your eyes and see (E)all that you can do.

(Ebmaj7)Try

to re mem ber the (Bb)con jure things eas i ly, (Db)things their eyes,

though they’re closed, can (C)see.

(Bb)way you were when you were her, the (Cm7)lit tle girl that’s there in side of (F7sus4)you.

(Bb)I am my (F)own

in (Cm7)ven tion,

(Bb)meet ing each (F)day

a (Fm7)new.

(Eb)Can you i (Ebm)mag ine

(Bb)be ing

(Cm7)your own in (Eb)ven

tion (Bb)too?

(Bb)Dreams will al ways start with a hap py end (E)wait ing to come true.

So long a (Bb)Lu cid as a heart, wel come as a friend, (E)gos sa mer and new.

Help me so (Ebmaj7)I can re mem ber

(Bb)dreams to share with dreams to spare, i (C)mag in ing a dream er just like (F7sus4)you.

(B)I am my (F#)own

in (C#m7)ven tion.

(B)Fi nal ly (F#)I

can (F#m7)see.

(E)I am my own

in (B)ven tion.

my own

To (C#m7)mor row can’t (B)be

(C#m7)all it should (B)be

(C#m7)till I’ve in (G)vent

(Gmaj7)ed

(B)me.

I Am My Own Invention — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Am My Own Invention" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Am My Own Invention”

Can I play "I Am My Own Invention" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Am My Own Invention" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Am My Own Invention" by Frank Wildhorn played in?
I Am My Own Invention is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Am My Own Invention"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Am My Own Invention" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Am My Own Invention"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Am My Own Invention"?
"I Am My Own Invention" was originally performed by Frank Wildhorn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Am My Own Invention"?
This arrangement uses 24 chords: A, Ab, B, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, C#m7, Cm7, +16 more.
What other songs by Frank Wildhorn can I play here?
Try "Once More I Can See", "One Knight", "Finding Wonderland". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Am My Own Invention"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Am My Own Invention" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Am My Own Invention"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Am My Own Invention" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.