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Home From The Sea

· by Celtic Thunder

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Lyrics

(A)On a (D)cold win ter’s night with a storm at its height, it the (G)life boat like an swered the (D)call.

They they (A)pitched and they (D)tossed ’til they (F#)thought they were (Bm7)lost as we (E)watched from the har on bor (A)wall.

(A)Though the (D)night was pitch black there was no turn ing back there for (G)some one was wait ing out (F#)there.

She’s And (G)each vol un teer had to (D)live with his fear as they (E)joined in a si we lent (A)prayer.

And Car ry us (D)home,

(D)home,

(G)home from the (D)sea.

(G)An gels of (D)mer cy, (Em)an swer our (Asus)plea.

And (A)car ry us (D)home,

(D)home,

(G)home from the (D)sea.

(G)Car ry us (D)safe ly (Em)home

from the (D)sea.

As they (D)bat tled their way past the mouth of the bay, to was (G)blow ing the nev er be (D)fore.

As they (A)gal lant ly (D)fought, ev ’ry (F#)one of them (Bm7)thought of we (E)loved ones the back di the (A)shore.

(A)Then a (D)flick er of light and they knew they were right, came she (G)was on the crest of a (F#)wave.

’Twas an (G)old fish ing boat and she’s (D)bare ly a float.

Please they (E)God, there are souls we can (A)save.

And car ry them (D)home,

(D)home,

(G)home from the (D)sea.

(G)An gels of (D)mer cy, (Em)an swer our (Asus)plea.

And (A)car ry us (D)home,

(D)home,

(G)home from the (D)sea.

(G)Car ry us (D)safe ly (Em)home

from the (D)sea.

And they (D)sea.

(E)Home,

(E)home,

(A)home from the (E)sea.

(A)An gels of (E)mer cy, (F#m)an swer our (Bsus)plea.

And (B)car ry us (E)home,

(E)home,

(A)home from the (E)sea.

(A)Car ry us (E)safe ly (F#m)home

from the (E)sea.

Home From The Sea by Celtic Thunder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Home From The Sea” by Celtic Thunder 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 70 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 "Home From The Sea" 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 From The Sea"?: 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 From The Sea" use?: Just 16 chords: A, A7, Asus2, Asus4, B, B7, Bm7, Bsus2, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Celtic Thunder songs work for kids?: Try "MY LAND", "A PLACE IN THE CHOIR", "WORKING MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.