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And now I’m (Am)all a lone a (Bb)gain; no where to (Am)go, no one to (Bb)turn (Cm)to.
I did not (Cm)want your mon ey, (Dm)sir, I came out (Cm)here ’cause I was told (Dm)to.
And now the night is (Dm)near;
now I can (D)make be lieve he’s (Gm)here.
Some times I (Em)walk a lone at (F)night, when ev ’ry (Em)bod y else is (F)sleep (Gm)ing.
I think of (Gm)him and then I’m (Am)hap py with the (Gm)com pa ny I’m keep (Am)ing.
The (Bb#11)cit y goes to (Am)bed,
and I can (A)live in side my (D)head.
On my (D)own,
pre (Em)tend ing he’s be (D)side me.
All a (Bm)lone,
I (E7)walk with him till (A)morn ing.
With out (G)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!
In the (D)rain,
the (Em)pave ment shines like (D)sil ver.
the (Bm)lights
are (E7)mis ty in the (A)riv er.
In the dark ness the (F#7)trees are full of (Bm)star light
(Em)all see is him and me for (Em)ev er and for (A)ev er.
And I (Bb)know
it’s (C)on ly in my (Bb)mind;
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.
I (F)love him
but (Gm)when the night is (F)o ver,
he is (Dm)gone,
the (G7)riv er’s just a (C)riv er.
With (Bb)out him, the (A)world a round me (Dm)chan ges; the (Gm)trees are bare, and ev ’ry where the (Gm)streets are full of (C)stran gers.
I (F)love him, but (Bb)ev ’ry day I’m (F)learn ing,
all my (Dm)life,
I’ve (G7)on ly been pre (C)tend ing.
With (Bb)out me his (A)world will go on (Dm)turn ing; a (Gm)world that’s full of hap pi ness that I have nev er (C)known.
I (F)love him,
I (F)love him,
I (Dm)love him but (Bbm)on ly on my (F)own.
On My Own (From Les Miserables) — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" by Alain Boublil. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 60 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “On My Own (From Les Miserables)”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "On My Own (From Les Miserables)".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" by Alain Boublil in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 60 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "On My Own (From Les Miserables)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "On My Own (From Les Miserables)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "On My Own (From Les Miserables)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "On My Own (From Les Miserables)"?
- "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" was originally performed by Alain Boublil. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Alain Boublil are available?
- Other accompaniments by Alain Boublil: "Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)", "Do You Hear The People Sing?", "Empty Chairs At Empty Tables". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "On My Own (From Les Miserables)" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Bb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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