Shelter From The Storm

by Bob Dylan

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(D)’Twas in an oth er life time, there was (G)one of toil and (D)blood, when black ness was a vir tue point and the (G)road was full of mud.

(D)I came im in from the a wil der ness a it’s (G)crea ture void of form.

“Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

I And (D)if I pass this way a gain, (G)you can rest as (D)sured I’ll al ways do my best for her, on (G)that I give my word.

In a (D)world of steel eyed it death and men who are (G)fight ing to be warm, “Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

Not a (D)word in was spoke be tween us, there and (G)lit tle risk in (D)volved.

with Ev ’ry thing up to that wrists had been (G)left ers un re solved.

(D)Try up im ag in ing a place ful ly where it’s (G)al ways safe and warm.

“Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

I was (D)burned out from ex haus tion, gain, (G)bur ied in the (D)hail, I poi soned in the bush es her, an’ (G)blown out on the trail.

In a (D)Hunt ed like a it croc o dile on a (G)rav aged in the corn, “Come (D)in,” she said, “I’ll give you (G)shel ter from the (D)storm.”

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Shelter From The Storm by Bob Dylan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shelter From The Storm by Bob Dylan 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 212 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 "Shelter From The Storm" 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 "Shelter From The Storm"?
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.