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Six (G)years I have been in the des ert;
and ev ’ry night,
I dream of the (G)sea.
They say a (G)home here, (C)west is where you find it;
will this (D)place
ev er sat is fy (G)me?
For I (G)come from a salt wat er peo ple.
We al ways lived
I by of the (G)sea.
Now, I’m a (G)out here, (C)west of Al ice Springs, it;
with a (D)wife
and a fam is i (G)ly.
For I And my is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home
is a wait in’ for (G)me.
In the (Em7)eve ning, the dry wind blows
from the hills
and a cross the plains.
I (Em7)close my eyes, and I’m stand ing
in a boat
on the sea a gain.
And I’m (Em7)hold ing that long tur tle spear,
and I feel I’m close now
to where it must be.
My is land home
is a wait in’ for (G)me.
In the (Em7)eve ning, the dry wind blows
from the hills
and a cross the plains.
I (Em7)close my eyes, and I’m stand ing
in a boat
on the sea a gain.
And I’m (Em7)hold ing that long tur tle spear,
and I feel I’m close now
to where it must be.
My is land home
is a wait in’ for (G)me.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home
is a wait in’ for (G)me.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home.
My is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home,
my is land home.
My is land home, My is land home.
My Island Home — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Island Home" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “My Island Home”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Island Home"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "My Island Home" by Neil Murray played in?
- My Island Home is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Island Home"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Island Home" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Island Home"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Island Home"?
- "My Island Home" was originally performed by Neil Murray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My Island Home"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Island Home". Key of G, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.