Almost Home

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Lyrics

And Saw my life this morn ing ly ing at the bot tom of a drawer.

from an All this stuff I’m sav ing; stuck be God knows what this junk is (Bb)for.

And And what (Gm)ev

er I be lieved in,

this is (Fsus)all

I have to (Bb)show.

(Bb)What the hell

were all the rea sons

for (Eb)hold ing on for such dear life?

but Here’s where I let go.

I’m not (Bb)run ning, I’m not (Eb)hid ing, I’m not (Bb)reach ing, I’m just (F)rest ing in the arms of the great wide (Bb)o pen.

Gon na pull my (Eb)soul in.

And I’m (Gm)al

(F)most

(Bb)home.

And I saw you this morn ing.

ly ing You were star ing back at me

from an an cient pho to graph ing; stuck be tween some let ters and some (Bb)keys.

And I was (Gm)lost

er for a mo ment

in the (Fsus)ache

of old good (Bb)byes.

(Bb)Some times all

that we can know is

there’s (Eb)no such thing as no re grets, but ba by, it’s all right.

I’m not (Bb)run ning,

I’m not (Eb)hid ing,

I’m not (Bb)reach ing,

I’m just (F)rest ing in the arms of the great wide (Bb)o pen.

Gon na pull my (Eb)soul in.

And I’m (Gm)al (F)most

(Bb)home.

(Bb)home.

There’s (Eb)no such thing as no re grets, but, ba by, it’s all right.

I’m not (Bb)home,

and I’m (Gm)al (F)most

(Bb)home,

and I’m (Gm)al (F)most

(Bb)home.

(Bb)home.

Almost Home by Mary Chapin Carpenter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Almost Home” by Mary Chapin Carpenter 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 Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Almost Home" 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 "Almost Home"?
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.
How many chords does "Almost Home" use?
Just 9 chords: Bb, Cm7, Dm, Eb, F, F7, Fsus4, Gm, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mary Chapin Carpenter songs work for kids?
Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.