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Out Here on My Own (from the Motion Picture <i>Fame</i>): Piano Sheet

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Out Here on My Own (from the Motion Picture Fame): Piano Sheet

Out Here on My Own (from the Motion Picture Fame): Piano Sheet

Music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Lesley Gore / arr. Carol Matz

Level: Big Note / Early Intermediate

Item: 00-34286
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This memorable power ballad from the original Fame score captures the energy and drive of young artists attending an arts magnet high school. This Big Note Piano arrangement includes lyrics and chord symbols.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
ISBN10: 0-7390-6612-9
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-6612-6
UPC: 038081380223
SKU: 00-34286

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About the Composer: Michael Gore

Michael Gore composed the original score for Fame (1980), the groundbreaking film that launched a generation's passion for musical theater and arts education. His work on the film earned him an Academy Award and established him as a composer who understands the aspirations, struggles, and raw talent of young artists. Gore's ability to craft music that speaks directly to adolescent experience without condescension has made his Fame songs enduring staples in music education.

Why we love this

This arrangement strikes the rare balance between accessibility and authenticity. Big Note notation opens the piece to early intermediate pianists while chord symbols invite students to hear the harmonic language underneath, making it a gateway to understanding how popular song supports emotional storytelling. The inclusion of lyrics reminds pianists that they are accompanying a voice, not just playing notes.

What to expect

The piece radiates the determined optimism of young artists taking a leap into the unknown. There's vulnerability beneath the power, a sense of someone reaching for something just beyond their current grasp. The melody soars but never loses its connection to the emotional ground beneath it.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists ready to explore meaningful contemporary material beyond classical repertoire. This works especially well for students studying musical theater, film scoring, or popular music, and for any pianist who wants to expand their understanding of how film composers shape narrative through music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the dynamic arc across the entire piece. The power ballad structure demands restraint in early phrases so crescendos feel earned rather than immediate.
  • Use the chord symbols to guide your harmonic thinking. This teaches you to hear vertical structures, not just linear melody.
  • Balance the melody line with accompaniment so the lyrics sit naturally on top. Imagine a singer's voice and support it rather than compete with it.
  • Pay attention to how dynamics and pedal work together. This arrangement will show you how sustain deepens emotional resonance in popular music.

How to use it

Program this as part of a concert celebrating film scores, contemporary music, or the intersection of theater and cinema. It pairs naturally with other accessible popular music or as a showcase piece for a student recital centered on storytelling through song. This is also excellent material for a school assembly or arts night where multiple performers might tackle the same piece.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading Big Note notation with chord symbols
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in popular song arrangement
  • Interpreting dynamic shape across a multi-phrase structure
  • Using chord symbols as a guide to harmonic understanding
  • Accompanying lyrics and supporting vocal phrasing from the keyboard

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