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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Shelter Of Storms" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Shelter Of Storms" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Shelter Of Storms" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The Shelter Of Storms" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Shelter Of Storms" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Shelter Of Storms"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


