Temporary Home

· by Carrie Underwood

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Lit tle boy, (C)six years old,

a lit tle too lit tle used to (F6/9)be in’ a (Fmaj9)lone.

She’s look An in’ oth for er a new mom look in’ and for a dad, out, an oth er school, ’cause an a oth er house that ’ll (F6/9)nev er be (Fmaj9)home.

home.

When peo ple ask him how he likes this place,

he looks up and says with a smile up on his face,

“This is my tem po rar y home.

It’s not where I be long,

win dows and rooms that (G)I’m pass in’ through.

This is just a stop on the way to where I’m go in’.

I’m not a fraid be cause I know

this is (G)my tem po rar y (Csus2)home.”

Young tle mom (C)on her own,

she needs a too lit tle help, got (F6/9)no where to (Fmaj9)go.

She’s look An in’ oth for er a job, mom look in’ and for a way out, an oth er school, ’cause an a half way house will ’ll (F6/9)nev er be (Fmaj9)a home.

At night she whis pers to her ba by girl,

he “Some day we’ll find our a place here in this world.”

“This is our tem po rar y home.

It’s not where we be long,

win dows and rooms that (G)we’re pass in’ through.

This is just a stop on the way to where we’re go in’.

I’m not a fraid be cause I know

this is (G)my tem po rar y (Csus2)home.”

(G)our tem po rar y home.”

Old man, hos pi tal bed,

the room is filled with (Fsus2)peo ple he loves.

And he whis pers, “Don’t (Am7)cry for me.

I’ll see you all some day.”

He looks up and says, “I can see God’s (Fmaj9)face.

This is my tem po rar y home.

It’s not where I be long,

win dows and rooms that I’m pass in’ through.

This was just a (C)stop on the way to where I’m go in’.

I’m not a fraid be cause I know

this was (G)my tem po rar y (Csus2)home.”

This is our tem po rar y (Csus2)home.

Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Temporary Home” by Carrie Underwood 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 120 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 "Temporary 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 "Temporary 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 "Temporary Home" use?: Just 9 chords: Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, F, F6, Fmaj9, Fsus2, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carrie Underwood songs work for kids?: Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.