Is "Already 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 "Already 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 "Already Home" use?

Just 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other A Great Big World songs work for kids?

Try "ROCKSTAR", "YOU'LL BE OKAY", "EVERYONE IS GAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Already Home

· by A Great Big World

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Lyrics

You (D)say

love is (G)what you put (D)in to it.

You (D)say

that I’m (G)los ing my (D)will.

Don’t you (D)know that you’re all that I (D)think a bout?

You (G)make up a (D)half of the whole.

You (D)say

that it’s (G)hard to com (D)mit to it.

You (D)say that it’s hard stand ing (D)still.

Don’t you (D)know that I spend all my (D)nights count ing back wards the (D)days till I’m home?

If on ly New (Bm)York was n’t so far a (Asus)way,

I’d prom ise this (Bm)cit y won’t get in our (Asus)way.

And When you’re scared and a lone, just know that I’m al read y (A)home.

I (D)say

that we’re (G)right in the (D)heart of it,

a (D)love on ly we un der (D)stand.

I will (D)bend ev ’ry light in this (D)cit y, and make sure they’re (D)shin ing on you.

If on ly New (Bm)York was n’t so far a (Asus)way,

I’d prom ise this (Bm)cit y won’t get in our (Asus)way.

And when you’re scared and a lone, just know that I’m al read y (A)home.

When life takes

its own course,

some times we just don’t get to choose.

I’d rath er be there next to you.

Prom ise you’ll wait for me, wait for me, wait till I’m

home.

all I (D)have is this feel ing in (D)side of me, the on ly thing (D)I’ve ev er known.

If (A)on ly New (CN.C.)York was n’t (Gsus2)so far a way,

(A)I’d prom ise this cit y won’t (Gsus2)get in our (A)way.

(A)When you’re (Gsus2)scared and a lone, just know that I’m al read y (A)home.

If (A)on ly New (Bm7)York was n’t so far a (Asus)way.

I will be (Bm7)there ev ’ry step of the (Asus)way.

And (A)when you’re scared and a lone, just know that I’m al read y (A)home.

Just know that I’m al read y (A)home.

Already Home by A Great Big World — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Already Home” by A Great Big World 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 D at 84 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 "Already 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 "Already 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 "Already Home" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em7, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other A Great Big World songs work for kids?: Try "ROCKSTAR", "YOU'LL BE OKAY", "EVERYONE IS GAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.