In My Own Little Corner

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

In my own

lit tle cor ner, in my (F)own

lit tle chair,

I can (D7)be

what

ev er I want to (G)be.

On the wing

of my fan cy I can (F)fly

an y where

And the (D7)world

will

o pen its arms to (G)me.

Iโ€™m a (E)young Nor we gian (B7)prin cess or a (G#m)milk

maid,

Iโ€™m the (C#m)great est pri ma (G#7)don na in Mi (C#m)lan.

Iโ€™m

(E)an

(B7)ess

(E)ways

By her (B)own

flock of (F#7)silk worms in Ja (B)pan.

(D7)Iโ€™m a (G)girl

men go mad for, loveโ€™s a (F)game

I can play

with a (D7)cool

and

con fi dent kind of (G7)air.

Just as (C)long

as I (Cm)stay in my own lit tle (G)cor

ner,

All a (G)lone

in my (D7)own

lit tle (G)chair.

In My Own Little Corner โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "In My Own Little Corner" by Rodgers & Hammerstein: 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 G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œIn My Own Little Cornerโ€

What key is "In My Own Little Corner" by Rodgers & Hammerstein played in?
In My Own Little Corner is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In My Own Little Corner"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In My Own Little Corner" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "In My Own Little Corner"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In My Own Little Corner"?
"In My Own Little Corner" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein can I play here?
Try "All At Once You Love Her", "An Ordinary Couple", "A Puzzlement". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "In My Own Little Corner" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "In My Own Little Corner" by Rodgers & Hammerstein. 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 โ€” 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 "In My Own Little Corner" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "In My Own Little Corner" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” 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.