(There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays

by Perry Como

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Lyrics

Oh, there’s (C)no (C7)place like (F)home for the (C)hol i days,

(Fm)’cause no (C)mat ter how (A7)far a way you (D)roam,

when you (C)pine (C7)for the (F)sun shine (F#dim)of a (C)friend ly gaze

(F#dim)for the (G7)hol i (Dm7)days you (G7)can’t beat home, sweet (C)home.

I met a (F)man who lives in (C)Ten nes see and (D#dim)he was head in’ (C)for Penn syl (G7)van ia and some home made pump kin (C)pie.

From Penn syl (F)van ia folks are (C)trav ’lin’ down to (G7)Dix ie’s sun ny (C)shore; (Cm)from At (G#dim)lan tic to Pa (D7)ci fic, gee, the (G7)traf fic (Gdim)is ter (Dm7)ri fic.

Oh, there’s (C)no (C7)place like (F)home for the (C)hol i days,

(Fm)’cause no (C)mat ter how (A7)far a way you (D)roam,

if you (C)want (C7)to be (F)hap py (F#dim)in a (C)mil lion ways

(F#dim)for the (G7)hol i (Dm7)days you (G7)can’t beat home, sweet (F)home.

Oh, there’s (C)no (C7)place like (F)home for the (C)hol i days,

(Fm)’cause no (C)mat ter how (A7)far a way you (D)roam,

when you (C)pine (C7)for the (F)sun shine (F#dim)of a (C)friend ly gaze

(F#dim)for the (G7)hol i (Dm7)days you (G7)can’t beat home, sweet (C)home.

A home that (F)knows your joy and (C)laugh ter, filled with (D#dim)mem ’ries by the (C)score, is a (G7)home you’re glad to wel come with your (C)heart.

From Cal i (F)for nia to New (C)Eng land down to (G7)Dix ie’s sun ny (C)shore; (Cm)from At (G#dim)lan tic to Pa (D7)ci fic, gee, the (G7)traf fic (Gdim)is ter (Dm7)ri fic.

Oh, there’s (C)no (C7)place like (F)home for the (C)hol i days,

(Fm)’cause no (C)mat ter how (A7)far a way you (D)roam,

if you (C)want (C7)to be (F)hap py (F#dim)in a (C)mil lion ways

(F#dim)for the (G7)hol i (Dm7)days you (G7)can’t beat home, sweet (F)home.

Oh, there’s (G7)can’t (Gdim)beat (Dm7)home,

(G7)sweet

(F)home.

(There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays by Perry Como — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “(There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays” by Perry Como 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 slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "(There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays" 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 "(There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays"?
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.