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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Temporary Home" by Carrie Underwood: 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 C, 120 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Temporary Home" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Temporary Home" by Carrie Underwood. 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 "Temporary Home" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Temporary 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.