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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Am My Own Invention" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
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About “I Am My Own Invention”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Am My Own Invention" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Am My Own Invention" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "I Am My Own Invention" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Am My Own Invention" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Am My Own Invention"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


