Is "Home To Stay" 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 To Stay"?

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.

What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?

Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Home To Stay

· by Josh Groban

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Lyrics

I know you’re (Em7)gone;

I watched you (D9)leave.

I al ways (Em7)thought

that it was (Dsus)me.

You made it (G)clear

with that last (F#m)kiss,

you could n’t (Em)live a life with may be’s and what (A7sus)if’s.

When ev ’ry (Em7)boat

has sailed a (D9)way

and ev ’ry (Em7)path

is marked and (D)paved,

when (F#m7)ev ’ry (G)road

has (C#m7)had its (F#m7)say,

then I’ll be (Em)bring ing you back (A7)home to (D)stay.

I have the (Am7)cards

you sent to (G)me.

You wrote of (Am7)trains and Par is gal ler (G)ies.

This spring you’ll (Em7)draw

ca nals and (F#m)fres coed (Bm)walls.

Look how (Cmaj7)far (Bm7)your (Am7)dream ing’s (G)gone.

When (Bm)ev ’ry (Em)town

looks (A)just the (D)same,

when (D#dim)ev ’ry (Em)choice

gets (A)hard to (D)make,

when (D)ev ’ry (G)map

is put a (F#m)way,

then I’ll be (Em)bring ing you back (A)home to (D)stay.

And now I (Em7)know

why you (A)had to (F#m)go a (Bm7)lone.

Is n’t (Cmaj7)there (Bm)a (Am7)place (D)be tween.

When ev ’ry (Em7)boat

has sailed a (D)way

and ev ’ry (Em7)path

is marked and (D)paved,

when ev ’ry (G9)road

has (G)had its (F#m)say,

then I’ll be (Em)bring ing you back (Em7)home to (B9sus)stay.

Reach out to (G)me.

Call (A7)out my (Bm7)name

and I would (Em)bring you back a (A7)gain

to (D)day.

Home To Stay by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Home To Stay” by Josh Groban 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 "Home To Stay" 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 To Stay"?: 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.
What other Josh Groban songs work for kids?: Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.