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On my (D)own, pre (Em)ten ding he’s be (D)side me.
All a is (Bm7)lone, I (E7)walk with him till (A)morn ing.
With (G)out him, I (F#7)feel his arms a (Bm)round me.
And (Em)when I lose my way, I close my (Em)eyes and he has (A)found me.
On my (D)him, but (Em)when the night is (D)o ver,
he a is (Bm7)gone, the (E7)riv er’s just a (A)riv er.
With (G)out him, the (F#7)world a round me (Bm)chan ges, the (Em)trees are bare and ev ’ry where the (Em)streets are full of (A)found me.
On my (A)found me.
And I (Bb)know it’s (Ebm)on ly in my (Bb)mind,
(Bb)that I’m (Gm)talk ing to my (Bb)self and not to (Eb)him.
And, al (Em)though I know that he is (B)blind,
still I (Am7)say
there’s a (C7)way for us.
(A7)I love (A)stran gers.
(A)I love (D)him, but (Em)ev ’ry day I’m (D)learn ing.
(D)All my (Bm7)life, I’ve (E7)on ly been pre (A)tend ing.
With (G)out me, his (F#7)world will go on (Bm)turn ing.
The (Em)world is full of hap pi ness that I have nev er (A)known.
I love (D)him,
I love (D)him.
I love (Bm)him, but (Gm)on ly on my (D)own.
On My Own — Simple Sheet Music
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"On My Own" 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 D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “On My Own”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "On My Own"?
- 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 "On My Own" by Claude-Michel Schönberg played in?
- On My Own is arranged in the key of D 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "On My Own" 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 "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 Claude-Michel Schönberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On My Own"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A7, Am7, B, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Claude-Michel Schönberg can I play here?
- Try "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day from Les Misérables", "Bring Him Home". 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 "On My Own". Key of D, 100 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.
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