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Are We There Yet

· by Ingrid Michaelson

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Lyrics

They say that home is where the heart is.

I guess I (C5)have n’t found my home.

And we keep driv ing ’round in (C5)cir cles,

a fraid to call this place our own.

And are we there yet?

They say there’s (C5)lin ings made of (C5)sil ver

fold ed in (C5)side each rain ing cloud.

Well, we need some one to de liv er

our sil ver lin ing now.

And are we there yet?

And are we there yet?

And (C5)are we there (C5)yet?

Home, (C5)home, home.

Home, (C5)home, home.

(C5)Mm.

They say you’re (C5)real ly not some bod y

un til some (C5)bod y else loves you.

Well, I am (C5)wait ing to make (C5)some bod y (C5)some bod y soon.

(C5)Mm.

home, where (C5)you

lie on the rug

while (C5)I

play with the dog.

And it won’t

be too much

’cause this

is too much,

’cause this

is too (C5)much for me to hold.

This is

too (C5)much for me to hold.

Oh.

Ooh.

Home, (C5)home, home.

And are we there yet?

And are we there yet?

And (C5)are we there (C5)yet?

Home, (C5)home, home.

Home, (C5)home, home.

Home.

And are we there yet?

And are we there yet?

And are we there?

Are We There Yet by Ingrid Michaelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Are We There Yet” by Ingrid Michaelson 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 160 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 "Are We There Yet" 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 "Are We There Yet"?: 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 "Are We There Yet" use?: Just 1 chord: Cped. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Ingrid Michaelson songs work for kids?: Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.