This Is Home

by Switchfoot

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Lyrics

I’ve got my mem o ries

(Am)al ways in side of me,

but I (F)can’t go back,

back to how it (Am)was.

(Gsus)I be (C)lieve you now;

I’ve (Am)come too far.

No, I (F)can’t go back,

back to how it (Am)was.

Cre (Dm)at ed for a (Am)place I’ve nev er known,

this is (C)home.

Now I’m (G)fi n’lly where I be (Am)long, where I be (F)long.

Yeah, this is (C)home.

I’ve been (G)search ing for a place of my (Dm)own; (Am)now I’ve (G)found it.

May be this is (C)home.

Yeah, (G)this is (F)home.

Be (C)lief o ver mis er y,

(Am)I’ve seen the en e my,

and I (F)won’t go back,

back to how it (Am)was.

(Gsus)And I (C)got my heart set on what hap pens next.

I (G)got my eyes wide; it’s not o ver yet.

We are (F)mir a cles

and we’re not a (Am)lone.

Yeah, this is

And (C)now,

af ter all my (Gm)search ing,

af ter all my (F)ques tions,

I’m gon na call it home.

I’ve got a brand new (Gm)mind set; I can fi n’lly see the sun

set.

(Fm)I’m gon na call it home.

(F)Home, this is (C)home.

Now I’m (G)fi n’lly where I be (Am)long, where I be (F)long.

Yeah, this is (C)home.

I’ve been (G)search ing for a place of my (Dm)own; (Am)now I’ve (G)found it.

May be this is (C)home.

(G)This is (F)home.

Now I (Dm)know,

yeah, (G)this is (F)home.

I’ve (C)come too far,

and I (Am)won’t go back.

Yeah, this is (C)home.

This Is Home by Switchfoot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is Home” by Switchfoot 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 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 "This Is 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 "This Is 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.