You're My Home

by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

When you look in to my (F7sus)eyes

and you see the cra zy gyp sy in my (C)soul

it al ways (Fmaj7)comes as a sur prise

when I (Bb)feel my with ered roots be gin to (C)grow.

Well, I (F)nev er had a place that I could (Bb)call my ver y own,

but (Bb)that’s all right, my (C9sus)love, ’cause you’re my (F)home.

When you touch my wear y (F7sus)head

and you tell me ev ’ry thing will be al (C)right.

You say, “Use my (Fmaj7)bod y for your (F7sus)bed,

and my (Bb)love will keep you warm through out the (C)night.”

Well, I’ll (F)nev er be a stran ger and I’ll (Bb)nev er be a lone.

Wher (Bb)ev er we’re to geth er, that’s my (F)home.

(Dm)Home can be the Penn syl va nia Turn pike.

(Dm)In di an a’s (C)ear ly morn ing (Gm7)dew.

(Dm)High up in the hills of Cal i for nia.

(Dm)Home is just an oth er word for you.

Well, I (F)nev er had a place that I could (Bb)call my ver y own,

but that’s all right, my (C9sus)love, ’cause you’re my (F)home.

If I (Fmaj7)trav el all my (F7sus)life

and I (Bb)nev er get to (Gm7)stop and set tle (C)down,

’long as I have you by my (F7sus)side

and there’s a (Bb)roof a bove and (Gm7)good walls all a (C)round,

you’re my (F)cas tle, you’re my cab in and my (Bb)in stant (F)pleas ure dome.

I need you in my (C9sus)house ’cause you’re my (F)home.

You’re my home.

You're My Home by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You're My Home” by Billy Joel 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 Bb at 80 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 "You're My 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 "You're My 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.