This Is Home

· by Switchfoot

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Lyrics

I’ve got my mem o ries

al ways in side of me,

but I can’t go back,

back to how it was.

(Gsus)I be lieve you now;

I’ve come too far.

No, I can’t go back,

back to how it was.

Cre at ed for a place I’ve nev er known,

this is home.

Now I’m fi n’lly where I be long,

where I be long.

Yeah, this is home.

I’ve been search ing for a place of my own; (Am7)now I’ve found it.

May be this is home.

Yeah, (G)this is home.

Be lief o ver mis er y,

I’ve seen the en e my,

and I won’t go back,

back to how it was.

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

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

We are mir (Fsus2)a cles

and we’re not a lone.

Yeah, this is home.

And now,

af ter all my search ing,

af ter all my ques tions,

I’m gon na call it home.

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

set.

(Fm6)I’m gon na call it home.

(Fsus2)Home, this is home.

Now I’m fi n’lly where I be long,

where I be long.

Yeah, this is home.

I’ve been search ing for a place of my own; (Am)now I’ve (G5)found it.

May be this is home.

(G)This is home.

Now I know,

yeah, (G)this is home.

I’ve come too far,

and I won’t go back.

Yeah, this is 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 108 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.
How many chords does "This Is Home" use?: Just 15 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, Dm7, F, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Switchfoot songs work for kids?: Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.