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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"On My Own" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 93 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “On My Own”
- Where are the chord symbols for "On My Own" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "On My Own" is in F.
- What key is "On My Own" by Michael McDonald played in?
- On My Own 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 "On My Own"?
- The arrangement plays at 93 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "On My Own" 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 "On My Own"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "On My Own"?
- "On My Own" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On My Own"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, Dm7, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "On My Own" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "On My Own" is in the key of F at 93 BPM.
- What chords are in "On My Own"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.