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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Am My Own Invention" by Frank Wildhorn in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Am My Own Invention" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Am My Own Invention" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Am My Own Invention"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Am My Own Invention" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Am My Own Invention"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Am My Own Invention" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.