Temporary Home

by Carrie Underwood
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Lit tle boy, (C)six years old,

a lit tle too tle used to (F6/9)be in’ a (Fmaj9)lone.

She’s look An oth er new mom in’ and a dad, out, an oth er school, ’cause an oth er house that ’ll (F6/9)nev er be (Fmaj9)home.

home.

When peo ple ask him how he likes this place,

he looks up and says with a smile up on his face,

“This is my tem po rar y home.

It’s not where I be long,

win dows and rooms that (G)I’m pass in’ through.

This is just a stop on the way to where I’m go in’.

I’m not a fraid be cause I know

this is (G)my tem po rar y (Csus2)home.”

Young tle mom (C)on her own,

she needs a too tle help, got (F6/9)no where to (Fmaj9)go.

She’s look An oth er job, mom in’ and a way out, an oth er school, ’cause an half way house will ’ll (F6/9)nev er be (Fmaj9)a home.

At night she whis pers to her ba by girl,

he “Some day we’ll find our a place here in this world.”

“This is our tem po rar y home.

It’s not where we be long,

win dows and rooms that (G)we’re pass in’ through.

This is just a stop on the way to where we’re go in’.

I’m not a fraid be cause I know

this is (G)my tem po rar y (Csus2)home.”

(G)our tem po rar y home.”

Old man, hos pi tal bed,

the room is filled with (Fsus2)peo ple he loves.

And he whis pers, “Don’t (Am7)cry for me.

I’ll see you all some day.”

He looks up and says, “I can see God’s (Fmaj9)face.

This is my tem po rar y home.

It’s not where I be long,

win dows and rooms that I’m pass in’ through.

This was just a (C)stop on the way to where I’m go in’.

I’m not a fraid be cause I know

this was (G)my tem po rar y (Csus2)home.”

This is our tem po rar y (Csus2)home.

Temporary Home — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Temporary Home" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Temporary Home

Why does "Temporary Home" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Temporary Home".
What key is "Temporary Home" by Carrie Underwood played in?
Temporary Home is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Temporary Home"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Temporary 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 "Temporary Home"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Temporary Home"?
"Temporary Home" was originally performed by Carrie Underwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Temporary Home"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, F, F6, Fmaj9, Fsus2, +1 more.
What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?
Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Temporary Home"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Temporary Home".
Can I see all the notes in "Temporary Home"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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