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Six (D5)years I’ve been in the ci ty
and ev ’ry night
I dream of the sea.
They say home
is where you find it,
will this place
ev er sat is fy (D5)me?
For I come from the salt wa ter peo ple,
we al ways (G5)live
by the sea.
Now I’m down here, liv ing in the ci ty
with my man
and a fa mi ly.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home
is wait ing for me.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home
is wait ing for me.
In the eve ning a dry wind blows
from the hills
and a cross the plains.
I (Bm)close my eyes and I’m stand ing
in a boat,
on the sea a gain
and I’m (Bm)hold ing that long tur tle spear
and I feel I’m close now
to where it must be.
My is land home
is wait ing for me.
A ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha,
a ha.
For I
is wait ing for me.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home
is wait ing for me.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home
is wait ing for me.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home.
My Island Home — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "My Island Home" by Christine Anu: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 82 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “My Island Home”
- Can I sing "My Island Home" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "My Island Home" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "My Island Home" by Christine Anu in?
- The backing track is in D at 82 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "My Island Home" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "My Island Home"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Island Home", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "My Island Home" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "My Island Home"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "My Island Home"?
- "My Island Home" was originally performed by Christine Anu. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "My Island Home" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Island Home" by Christine Anu. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "My Island Home" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "My Island Home" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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