The Shelter Of Storms

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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You al ways had the (G)gift of speed.

You’d dis ap pear with (G)out a trace.

It all de pend ed on the need

and on the pain you (G)could not face.

So, you would leave the home you’d found,

I no ticed pack it up with out (G)noth de lay.

I Cut your loss es, blow that town,

and to mor row was an (G)oth er day.

Roll All the years and all the miles,

it’s so hard may be you lost (Fmaj9)track of time.

I you look back now tles, on ly (G)once in a while; my the (C)mem ’ry just wants to (F)blur the lines.

’Cause you know tle me,

and I (G)just can’t for a change.

I I (Am11)greet

the sun

and (Fmaj9)find

it strange

to (C)watch you run

for the shel ter of (G)storms,

for the shel ter of (C)storms.

Now where are you out (G)in the world,

You’d search ing for a (G)lit tle grace,

It search ing for a pre cious pearl,

and wis dom from some (G)fu ture place?

You let me go with out a wave,

I no ticed that it up and out (G)noth ing more.

I guess I’m go ing to my grave

and to won d’ring what it (G)all was for.

Roll All the years and all the miles, and see what’s may be keep ing (Fmaj9)track of time.

Do you think of me tles, ev ’ry (G)once in a while, when the (C)rain lets up and the (F)sun can shine?

Just a lit ter piece

and qui (G)you et for a change.

I still (Am11)greet

the sun

and (Fmaj9)find

it strange

to (C)watch you run

for the shel ter of (G)storms,

for the shel ter of (C)storms.

(Am)storms.

(C)storms.

The Shelter Of Storms by Mary Chapin Carpenter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Shelter Of Storms by Mary Chapin Carpenter 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 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 "The Shelter Of Storms" 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 Shelter Of Storms"?
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.