Gettin' You Home

by Chris Young

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I Tux e do wait ers, black I tie,

I al white y ta ble cloths and red want.

wine, Did I we’ve been plan (Am)nin’

Did this tell night,

go look in’ for (G)ward to it for some time.

Now, hon ey, I know you love get tin’ dressed eyes up

and you know I love in’ show in’ you off, but watch in’ your ba (Am7)by blue eyes house danc in’ in the can dle light (C)glow,

when all I can think (Am)a bout

is get tin’ you home.

Walk in’ through the (Am)front door,

see in’ your (G)black dress hit the floor,

hon ey, there sure ain’t noth in’ like you lov in’ me (C)all

night long.

And all I can think (Am)a bout

is get tin’ you home.

I don’t need this men ers,

no, I don’t.

I al read y know ble just I red want.

wine, Did I hear you right?

(Am)nin’

Did you tell me

go pay the wait (G)er to it and let’s leave?

Now, hon ey, I know by that look in your eyes up

and your hand I draw in’ hearts in’ on mine,

that our night your out (Am7)by of the house ain’t in’ gon na last dle too (C)long

when all you can think (Am)a bout

is get tin’ me home.

Walk in’ through the (Am)front door,

see in’ your (G)black dress hit the floor,

hon ey, there sure ain’t noth in’ like you lov in’ me (C)all night long.

And all I can think (Am)a bout

is get tin’ you home.

Walk in’ through the

all I can think (Am7)a bout,

all I can think (Am)a bout

is get tin’ you home.

Gettin' You Home by Chris Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Gettin' You Home by Chris Young 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 G 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 "Gettin' You 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 "Gettin' You 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 "Gettin' You Home" use?
Just 5 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chris Young songs work for kids?
Try "VOICES", "YOU", "THE MAN I WANT TO BE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.