The Saltwater Room

by Owl City

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Lyrics

I op ened my eyes

last (C)night

and saw you in the low light, walk ing down by the bay,

on the shore, star ing up at the stars that aren’t there (G)an y more.

I was feel ing the night

grow (C)old,

and (Cmaj9)you were look ing so cold.

So like an in tro vert, I drew my ov er shirt a round my arms and be gan to shiv er (G)vio lent ly be (Fmaj9)fore Can you you hap penned to look

and (C)see

and the (Cmaj9)tun nels all a round me.

Run ning in to the dark

un der ground, and all the sub ways a round cre ate a great ver sound.

To my feel mo tion fa tigue:

fare (C)well.

when With (Cmaj9)your ear to a sea shell, I you can hear the waves in un der wat er caves as if you ac tual ly were in side a (G)salt wat er room.

Time to (Am)geth er is (F)nev er quite e nough.

When you and (Am)I are a lone, I’ve nev er (F)felt so at home.

What will it (Am)take to make or (F)break this hint of love?

On ly time,

on ly time.

So tell me, (Am)dar ling, do you (F)wish we’d fall in love?

Yeah, (Am)all the time.

All the time.

Time to (Am)geth er is (F)nev er quite e nough.

When you and (Am)I are a lone, I’ve nev er (F)felt so at home.

What will it (Am)take to make or (F)break this hint of love?

On ly time,

on ly time.

When we’re a (Am)part, what ev er (F)are you think ing of?

If this is (Am)what I call home, why does it (F)feel so a lone?

So tell me (Am)dar ling, do you (F)wish we’d fall in love?

All the time,

all the time.

Time to geth er is nev er quite e nough.

When we’re a part, what ev er are you think ing of?

What will it take to make or break this hint of love?

So tell me dar ling, do you (F)wish we’d fall in love?

All the time.

Oh, all the time.

All the time.

Oh, all the time.

The Saltwater Room by Owl City — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Saltwater Room” by Owl City 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 110 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 "The Saltwater Room" 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 "The Saltwater Room"?
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.