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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 — 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, 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”
- 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 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.
- 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, 105 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.