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by Paul McCartney

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(Ebmaj9)Eve ning marks the (Am7)close of (D7)day,

skies of blue be (Gm7)gin to (C7)gray,

crim son hues are (Ab)fad ing (Fb9)in the (Ebmaj7)west.

Eve ning ev er (C)brings to (D9)me

dreams of days that (Bb)used to be,

mem o ries of (Fm7)those I (Fb9)love the (Eb)best.

When shad ows fall

and (Fm7)trees

whis per, “Day is (Bb13)end

(Bb9)ing,”

my thoughts are ev er (Bb13)wend

(Bb)ing

(Ebmaj7)home.

When crick ets call,

my (Fm7)heart

is for ev er (Bb13)yearn

(Bb9)ing

once more to be re (Bb13)wend

(Bb)ing

(Ebmaj7)home.

(Bb13)turn

(Bb9)ing

home.

When the hills

con ceal

the set ting sun,

stars be gin

a peep ing

one by

one.

Night cov ers all,

and though

for tune may for (Abmaj7)sake me,

sweet dreams, will ev er (Abmaj7)take

(Bb9)me

home.

(Db)take

(Cb)me

home.

Home by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Home” by Paul McCartney 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 Ab at 110 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 "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 "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 "Home" use?
Just 40 chords: Ab, Abm6, Abmaj7, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, +32 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.