Stay Home

by Self

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Lyrics

The I be lieve in self as (F)ser tion.

Des tin y or slight y di (F)ver sion.

Now I it would n’t seems I’ve got my (G7)head on straight.

I I’m wan na a freak, an ap par (F)i tion.

Seems I’ve it made the right de (F)ci sion.

Try to turn back the now, it might (G7)be too late.

And it’s (F)off to the moon and then back ver a gain.

(C)Same old day, same (F)sit u a tion.

My (C)hap pi ness rears (F)back as if to say:

I (C5)wan na stay home to day.

(Don’t wan na (F5)go out!) If (C5)an y one comes to play, (gon na get (F5)thrown out.) I (C5)wan na stay home to day.

(Don’t want no (F5)com pan y, no way.)

(G7)Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

The sim ple life’s my cup of (F)tea.

tion.

I don’t need no bod y but (F)me.

sion.

What I it would n’t give just to be (G7)left a lone.

I I’m wan na be mil lion aire some (F)day, but know what it feels like give it (F)way.

sion.

Watch me march to the beat it of (G7)my own drum.

And it’s (F)o ver and o ver and o ver a gain.

(C)Same old day, same (F)sit u a tion.

My (C)hap pi ness rears (F)back as if to say:

I (C5)wan na stay home to day.

(Don’t wan na (F5)go out!) If (C5)an y one comes my way, (gon na get (F5)thrown out.) I (C5)wan na stay home to day.

(Don’t want no (F5)com pan y, no way.)

(G7)Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

(G7)Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

(D5)Rain, rain ev er y day,

now.

Ev ’ry one just stay a way

now.

Come an oth er (G5)day.

an oth er day.)

I (G7)Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Stay Home by Self — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay Home by Self 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 C at 100 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 "Stay 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 "Stay 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.