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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"In My Own Little Corner" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "In My Own Little Corner"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "In My Own Little Corner". Key of G, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.