Hometown Glory

by Adele

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Lyrics

I’ve been (Bm)walk ing in the same way

as I

did;

(Bm)miss ing out the cracks in the pave ment

and tut ting (D)my heel and strut ting my (Gmaj7)feet.

“Is there (Bm)an y thing I can do for you, dear?

Is there

an y one I could call?”

(Bm)“No, and thank you, please, mad (D)dam.

I

ain’t lost,

just wan der ing.”

’Round my (Bm)home town,

mem

o ries

are fresh.

’Round my (Bm)home town,

oh,

the (D)peo ple I’ve met

are the (Bm)won

ders of my

world,

are the (D)won

ders of my

world,

are the (Bm)won

ders of this

world,

are the (D)won ders

of now.

I (Bm)like it in the cit y when

the air is so (D)thick

and o paque.

I (Bm)love to see ev ’ry bod

y in short skirts,

shorts and shades.

I (Bm)like it in the cit y when

two

worlds

col lide.

You get the (Bm)peo ple and the gov ern ment,

ev ’ry bod y tak

ing

dif f’rent sides.

(Bm)Shows that we ain’t gon na stand (D)shit.

Show that we are u nit (D)ed.

Shows that we ain’t gon na (Gmaj7)take it.

(Bm)Shows that we ain’t gon na stand (D)shit.

Show that we are u nit (D)ed.

’Round my (Bm)home town,

mem

o ries

are fresh.

’Round my (Bm)home town,

oh,

the (D)peo ple

I’ve met.

(Bm)Doot

n doot n doot n doo, oh,

(Bm)yeah,

yeah.

Are the (Bm)won

ders of my

world,

are the (D)won

ders of my

world,

are the (Bm)won

ders of this

world,

are the (D)won ders

of my (Bm)world,

of

my (D)world,

yeah,

of

my (Bm)world,

of

my (D)world,

yeah.

Hometown Glory by Adele — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hometown Glory by Adele 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 60 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 "Hometown Glory" 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 "Hometown Glory"?
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 "Hometown Glory" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Bsus2, D, F#m, F#m7, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Adele songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.