War At Home

by Josh Groban

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Fall en broth er, he’s a, a fall en hus band, he’s a bout to be wok en in his hos pi tal bed.

He does n’t want to rest;

he just wants to run.

And he’s tired of be ing told that he’s the luck y one.

Caped cru sad er, she’s a, a new ken born lead er; he’s but

you should see her when her (Gm)daugh ter’s on un the phone.

les son.

And she wipes ing the tears a way; and she lac es up, be cause there’s still hell to pay, and it sure feels like hell to day, (Gm)ning from.

to day.

And she says,

“You see these hands, they’re bruised and brown;

they’re yours a lone.

Hold on, love, we’re still go ing down.

Hold on, love, we’re still fight (Bb)ing

at home,

the war at (Cm)home.”

In no cence be hind his a bro ken ex pres sion, he’s a

child of mer cy, he’s our (Gm)daugh ter’s on un learned phone.

les son.

And he’s try ing to wake a up from this wil der ness his cause world has now be come.

He’s reach ing out to those he’s run (Gm)ning from.

to day.

And he says,

“You see these hands, they’re bruised and brown;

they’re yours a lone.

Hold on, now, we’re still go ing down.

Hold on, now, we’re still fight (Bb)ing

at home,

the war at (Cm)home.”

still fight (Bb)ing, and it’s...

(Fm)(One step for ward, (Ab)two steps back.) This is all who are march ing.

(Fm)(One step for ward, (Ab)two steps back.) This is young at heart.

(Fm)(One step for ward, (Ab)two steps back.) Through the void of the si lence,

you are (Eb)not a lone.

You see these hands, they’re a mil lion strong;

they are yours now.

Hold on, now, we’re all go ing down;

hold on, now, we’re all fight (Bb)ing

at (Ab)home;

the war at (Eb)home.

War At Home by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “War At Home by Josh Groban 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 Ab at 70 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 "War At 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 "War At 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.