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On my (D)own, pre (Em)tend ing he’s be (D)side me.
All a (Bm)lone I (E7)walk with him ’til (A)morn ing.
With out (F#7)him, I feel his arms a (Bm)round me.
And (Em)when I lose my way I close my eyes and he has (A)found me.
In the (D)rain, the (Em)pave ment shines like (D)sil ver.
All the (Bm)lights are (E7)mist y in the (A)riv er.
In the (F#7)dark ness, the trees are full of (Bm)star light.
And (Em)all I see is him and me for ev er and for (A)ev er.
And I (Ebm)know it’s on ly in my (Bb)mind
that I’m (Gm)talk ing to my self and not to (Eb)him.
And al (Em)though I know that he is (B7)blind,
still I (Am7)say
there’s a (C7)way for us.
I (F)love him, but (Gm)when the night is (F)o ver,
he is (G7)gone, the riv er’s just a (C)riv er.
With (Bb)out him, the (A7)world a round me (Dm)chang es.
The (Gm)trees are bare and ev ’ry where the streets are full of (C7)stran gers.
I (F)love him but (Gm)ev ’ry day I’m (F)learn ing
all my (Dm)life I’ve (G7)on ly been pre (C)tend ing.
With (A7)out me, his world will go on (Dm)turn ing.
The (Gm)world is full of hap pi ness that I have nev er (C)known.
I (F)love him,
I (F7)love him,
I (Dm)love him, but (Bbm)on ly on my (F)own.
On My Own — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "On My Own" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 105 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”
- Can I play "On My Own" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "On My Own" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "On My Own" by Alain Boublil 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 105 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 Alain Boublil. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alain Boublil can I play here?
- Try "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Do You Hear The People Sing?", "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "On My Own"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "On My Own" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "On My Own"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "On My Own" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.