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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
On My Own Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
On My Own Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
On My Own Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
On My Own Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
On My Own Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
On My Own Chords – Harmonica
A heartbreaking solo from the musical Les Misérables about unrequited love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the strong downbeat on count 1 of each measure.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Verse 2
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Chorus
D – Bm – G
A – D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G
Verse 3
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Chorus
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Bridge
D
Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
Chorus
D
Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G
A
D
Bm
Practice tip: Master the D-Bm-G-A chord progression slowly before adding the vocal melody, as it forms the backbone of the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "On My Own"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.
Is "On My Own" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "On My Own" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "On My Own"?
It was written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boubil, Herbert Kretzmer, and released in 1985.