A Place Called Home (From A Christmas Carol)

· by Lynn Ahrens

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There’s a place (F)called (C)home

I can (F6)al (G7)most (C)see,

with a red (G7)front (C)door and a (C)roar ing (Am)fire and a (D7sus)Christ (D7)mas (Bb)tree.

It’s a place called (Fmaj7)home,

full of (C)love and (G)fam (Am)i

(D7sus)ly,

and I’m (Fmaj7)there at the (C)door watch ing (Em)you (Am)come (Bb)home (F)to (C)me.

(F)Through (Dm9)the (G)years,

I’ll re call this (C)day,

in your (C)arms,

when I fin ’lly (Dm)found

(Em)my (G7sus)way to a place called (C)home,

and a (F6)life (G7)with (C)you,

where the days (G7)are (C)long and the (C)love is (Am)strong and the (D7sus)dreams (D7)are (Bb)true.

Just a place called (Fmaj7)home

you and (C)I will (G)al

(Am)ways

(D7sus)see.

In the (Fmaj7)dark of the (C)night let your (Em)you (Am)come (Bb)home (F)to (C)me.

(F)Through (Dm9)the (G)years,

I’ll re call this (C)day,

in your (C)arms,

when I fin ’lly (Dm)found

(Em)my

(G7sus)way to a place called (Em)heart (Am)come (Bb)home to (Am)me,

to the (Fmaj7)place in my (C)heart where you’re (Em)al (Am)ways (Bb)home with (C)me.

(F)Through (Dm9)the (G)years

I’ll re call this (C)day,

in your (C)arms,

when I fin ’lly (Dm)found (Em)my

(G7sus)way to a (Em)place (G7sus)called (Fmaj7)dark of the (C)night let your (Em)heart (Am)come (Bb)home to (Am)me,

to the (C)place in my heart where you’re (Em)al (Am)ways (Bb)home with (C)me.

A Place Called Home (From A Christmas Carol) by Lynn Ahrens — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Place Called Home (From A Christmas Carol)” by Lynn Ahrens in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Place Called Home (From A Christmas Carol)" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Place Called Home (From A Christmas Carol)"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Lynn Ahrens songs work for kids?: Try "God Bless Us Everyone (from A Christmas Carol)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.