Other arrangements of I Am My Own Invention
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Am My Own Invention" by Frank Wildhorn: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “I Am My Own Invention”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Am My Own Invention" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Am My Own Invention" by Frank Wildhorn. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Am My Own Invention" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Am My Own Invention" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.