A House Is Not A Home

· by Bacharach & David

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A (Cmaj7)chair is still a (F)chair

e ven when there’s no one (Cmaj7)sit ting there;

but a (F)chair is not a (E7)house, and a (C7)house is not a home when there’s (F)no one there to hold you (Dm7)tight, and no one there (Dm7)you can kiss

good (Cmaj7)night.

A room is still a (F)room

e ven when there’s noth ing (Cmaj7)there but gloom;

but a (F)room is not a (E7)house, and a (C7)house is not a home when the (F)two of us are far a (Dm7)part and one of us (Dm7)has a bro

ken (Cmaj7)heart.

(F)Now and then

I call your name

and (C)sud den ly your face ap (A7)pears.

(Dmaj7)but it’s just a cra zy (Em)game

(Dmaj7)when it ends it (Dm7)ends in (G)tears.

(Cmaj7)Dar ling have a (F)heart,

don’t let one mis take keep (Cmaj7)us a part.

I’m not (F)meant to live a (E7)lone Turn this (C7)house in to a home.

Wnen I (F)climb the stair and turn the (Dm7)key, oh, please be there (Dm7)still in love

with (Cmaj7)me.

A (Cmaj7)chair is still a (F)chair

e ven when there’s no one (Cmaj7)sit ting there;

but a (F)chair is not a (E7)house, and a (C7)house is not a home when there’s (F)no one there to hold you (Dm7)tight, and no one there (Dm7)you can kiss

good (Cmaj7)night.

A room is still a (F)room

e ven when there’s noth ing (Cmaj7)there but gloom;

but a (F)room is not a (E7)house, and a (C7)house is not a home when the (F)two of us are far a (Dm7)part and one of us (Dm7)has a bro

ken (Cmaj7)heart.

(F)Now and then

I call your name

and (C)sud den ly your face ap (A7)pears.

(Dmaj7)but it’s just a cra zy (Em)game

(Dmaj7)when it ends it (Dm7)ends in (G)tears.

(Cmaj7)Dar ling have a (F)heart,

don’t let one mis take keep (Cmaj7)us a part.

I’m not (F)meant to live a (E7)lone Turn this (C7)house in to a home.

Wnen I (F)climb the stair and turn the (Dm7)key, oh, please be there (Dm7)still in love

with (Cmaj7)me.

A (Cmaj7)me.

A House Is Not A Home by Bacharach & David — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A House Is Not A Home” by Bacharach & David in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A House Is Not A Home" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A House Is Not A Home"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Bacharach & David songs work for kids?: Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.