Is "My Island 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 "My Island 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 "My Island Home" use?

Just 6 chords: Am, C, D, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.

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My Island Home

· by Neil Murray

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Lyrics

Six (G)years I have been in the des ert;

and ev ’ry night,

I dream of the (G)sea.

They say a (G)home here, (C)west is where you find it;

will this (D)place

ev er sat is fy (G)me?

For I (G)come from a salt wat er peo ple.

We al ways lived

I by of the (G)sea.

Now, I’m a (G)out here, (C)west of Al ice Springs, it;

with a (D)wife

and a fam is i (G)ly.

For I And my is land home,

my is land home,

my is land home

is a wait in’ for (G)me.

In the (Em7)eve ning, the dry wind blows

from the hills

and a cross the plains.

I (Em7)close my eyes, and I’m stand ing

in a boat

on the sea a gain.

And I’m (Em7)hold ing that long tur tle spear,

and I feel I’m close now

to where it must be.

My is land home

is a wait in’ for (G)me.

In the (Em7)eve ning, the dry wind blows

from the hills

and a cross the plains.

I (Em7)close my eyes, and I’m stand ing

in a boat

on the sea a gain.

And I’m (Em7)hold ing that long tur tle spear,

and I feel I’m close now

to where it must be.

My is land home

is a wait in’ for (G)me.

My is land home,

my is land home,

my is land home

is a wait in’ for (G)me.

My is land home,

my is land home,

my is land home.

My is land home,

my is land home,

my is land home.

My is land home,

my is land home,

my is land home.

My is land home, My is land home.

My Island Home by Neil Murray — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Island Home” by Neil Murray 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 160 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 "My Island 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 "My Island 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 "My Island Home" use?: Just 6 chords: Am, C, D, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.