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Learn "ON MY OWN" by Michael McDonald on Piano
Master "ON MY OWN" by Michael McDonald with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 93 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 93 BPM.
Lyrics
So man y times, prom is es
said it was for (F)ev er;
(Bbmaj7)said our love would al ways be true.
(Bbmaj7)Some thing in my heart al ways knew
(Gm)I’d (Bb)be (F)ly ing here be side you.
On my (Gm7)own,
on my (F)own,
on my (Gm7)own.
So man y times, prom is es
nev er should be (F)spo ken;
(Bbmaj7)now I know what lov ing you cost.
(Bbmaj7)Now we’re up to talk in’ di vorce
(Gm)and (Bb)we (F)were n’t e ven mar ried.
On my (Gm7)own,
once a (F)gain,
one more (Gm7)own.
(Gm7)time.
By my (F)self;
no one said it was (Bbmaj7)eas y,
but it once was so (Bbmaj7)eas y.
Well, I be lieved
in (Gm7)love,
now here I stand;
I won der (Dm7)why
I’m on my (Gm7)own.
On my (F)own,
on my (Gm7)own.
(Gm7)own,
on my (F)own,
on my (Gm7)own,
by my (F)self.
On my (Gm7)own,
on my (F)own,
on my (Gm7)own,
by my (F)self.
On my (Gm7)own.
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How to Play "On My Own" on Piano
- 1Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
- 2Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
- 3Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
- 4Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
- 5Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.