So man y times, 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, 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.
On My Own by Michael McDonald
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 93 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “On My Own”
- What key is "On My Own" in?
- "On My Own" by Michael McDonald is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 93 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "On My Own" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "On My Own" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "On My Own"?
- This arrangement of "On My Own" uses 11 chords: A7, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, Dm7, F, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "On My Own" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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