In My Own Little Corner

by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Lyrics

I’m as mild and as meek as a (C)mouse,

when I (F)hear a com mand I o bey,

but I (C7)know of a spot in my (C)house

where (F)no one can (C7)stand in my (F)way.

(C7)In my (F)own lit tle cor ner, in my (Eb)own lit tle chair, I can (C)be what (C7)ev er I want to (F)be.

(C7)On the (F)wing of my fan cy I can (Eb)fly an y where and the (C7)world will o pen its arms to (F)me.

I’m a (D)young Nor we gian (A7)prin cess or a (F#m)milk maid,

I’m the (Bm)great est pri ma (F#)don na in Mi (Bm)lan.

I’m an (D)heir ess who has (Em)al ways (A7)had her (D)silk made

by her (A)own flock of (E7)silk worms in Ja (A)pan.

(C7)I’m a (F)girl men go mad for, love’s a (Eb)game I can (Eb)play with a (C7)cool and con fi dent kind of (F7)air,

just as (Bb)long as I (Bbm)stay in my own lit tle (F)cor ner,

all a (F)lone in my (Gm)own (C7)lit tle (F)chair.

(C7)In my (F)own lit tle cor ner, in my (Eb)own lit tle chair, I can (C)be what (C7)ev er I want to (F)be.

(C7)On the (F)wing of my fan cy I can (Eb)fly an y where and the (C7)world will o pen its arms to (F)me.

I’m a (D)young Nor we gian (A7)prin cess or a (F#m)milk maid,

I’m the (Bm)great est pri ma (F#)don na in Mi (Bm)lan.

I’m an (D)heir ess who has (Em)al ways (A7)had her (D)silk made

by her (A)own flock of (E7)silk worms in Ja (A)pan.

(C7)I’m a (F)girl men go mad for, love’s a (Eb)game I can (Eb)play with a (C7)cool and con fi dent kind of (F7)air,

just as (Bb)long as I (Bbm)stay in my own lit tle (F)cor ner,

all a (F)lone in my (Gm)own (C7)lit tle (F)chair.

(C7)In my

In My Own Little Corner — Simple Sheet Music

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"In My Own Little Corner" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “In My Own Little Corner”

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 — 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 F 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In My Own Little Corner" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "In My Own Little Corner"?
Yes — 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "In My Own Little Corner". Key of F, 120 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 — 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.