Other arrangements of The Shelter Of Storms
Pick a learning view.
You al ways had the (G)gift of speed.
You’d dis ap pear with (G)out a trace.
It all de pend ed on the need
and on the pain you (G)could not face.
So, you would leave the home you’d found,
I no ticed pack it up with out de lay.
I Cut your loss es, blow that town,
and to mor row was an (G)oth er day.
Roll All the years and all the miles,
it’s so hard may be you lost (Fmaj9)track of time.
I you look back now tles, on ly (G)once in a while; my the (C)mem ’ry just wants to (F)blur the lines.
’Cause you know me,
and I can’t for a change.
I I (Am11)greet
the sun
and (Fmaj9)find
it strange
to (C)watch you run
for the shel ter of (G)storms,
for the shel ter of (C)storms.
Now where are you out (G)in the world,
You’d search ing for a (G)lit tle grace,
It search ing for a pre cious pearl,
and wis dom from some (G)fu ture place?
You let me go with out a wave,
I no ticed that it up and out ing more.
I guess I’m go ing to my grave
and to won d’ring what it (G)all was for.
Roll All the years and all the miles, and see what’s may be keep ing (Fmaj9)track of time.
Do you think of me tles, ev ’ry (G)once in a while, when the (C)rain lets up and the (F)sun can shine?
Just a lit piece
and qui et for a change.
I still (Am11)greet
the sun
and (Fmaj9)find
it strange
to (C)watch you run
for the shel ter of (G)storms,
for the shel ter of (C)storms.
(Am)storms.
(C)storms.
The Shelter Of Storms — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Shelter Of Storms" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 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 “The Shelter Of Storms”
- Can I play "The Shelter Of Storms" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Shelter Of Storms" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Shelter Of Storms" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
- The Shelter Of Storms 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 "The Shelter Of Storms"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Shelter Of Storms" 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 "The Shelter Of Storms"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Shelter Of Storms"?
- "The Shelter Of Storms" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Shelter Of Storms"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Amin, C, Csus2, F, Fmaj9, G, G7.
- What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
- Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Shelter Of Storms"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Shelter Of Storms" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Shelter Of Storms"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Shelter Of Storms" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.