Sunny Came Home

by Shawn Colvin

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Lyrics

Sun ny came (A)home to her (G)fa v’rite room.

Sun ny sat (A)down in the (D)kitch en.

She o pened a (A)book and a (G)box of tools.

Sun ny came (Bm)home with a (G)mis sion.

She says, “Days go by, I’m hyp no tized.

I’m walk ing on a wire.

I close my eyes and fly out of my mind,

in to the (Gmaj9)fire.”

Sun ny came (A)home with a (D)list of names.

She did n’t be (A)lieve in tran (D)scend ence.

“Well, it’s time for a (A)few small re (Bm)pairs,” she said.

Sun ny came (Bm)home with a (G)venge ance.

She says, “Days (Gmaj9)fire.”

Get the kids and bring a sweat er.

Dry is good and wind is bet ter.

Count the years, you al ways knew it.

Strike a match, go on and do it.

Days go by, I’m hyp no tized.

I’m walk ing on a wire.

I close my eyes and fly out of my mind in to the fire.

Oh, light the sky and hold on tight.

The world is burn ing down.

She’s out there on her own and she’s al right.

Sun ny came (Gmaj9)home.

Sun ny came (Bm)home.

Sunny Came Home by Shawn Colvin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sunny Came Home” by Shawn Colvin 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 B at 96 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 "Sunny Came 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 "Sunny Came 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.