Brick House

by The Commodores

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Ow, she’s a (Am7)brick

(Am)house.

She’s might y, might y, just let tin’ it all hang out.

Ah, she’s a (Am7)brick

(Am)house.

Ah, that (Am7)la dy’s stacked and (Gmaj7)that’s a (Am)fact, ain’t hold in’ noth in’ back.

Ow, she’s a (Am7)brick

(Am)house.

Well, (Am7)we’re to geth er, ev ’ry (Gmaj7)bod y (Am)knows this is how the sto ry goes:

She knows she’s got ev ’ry thing

that a wom an needs

to get a man, yeah, yeah.

How can she lose with the stuff she use?

Thir ty six, twen ty four, thir ty six!

Oh, what a win ning hand, ’cause she’s a brick

(Am)house.

She’s might y, might y, just let tin’ it all hang out.

Ah, she’s a (Am7)brick

(Am)house.

Ow, that (Am7)la dy’s stacked and (Gmaj7)that’s a (Am)fact, ain’t hold in’ noth in’ back.

Oh, she’s a (Am7)brick

(Am)house,

yeah.

(Am7)She’s the one, the on ly one, (Am)built like an Am a zon.

The clothes she wear, her sex y ways

make an old man wish for young er days, yeah, yeah.

She knows she’s built and knows how to please.

Sho’ nuf can knock a strong man to his knees, ’cause she’s a (Am7)brick

(Am)house.

Yeah, she’s might y, (Gmaj7)might y, (Am)just let tin’ it all hang out.

Ah, she’s a (Am7)brick

(Am)house.

That (Am7)la dy’s stacked and (Gmaj7)that’s a (Am)fact, ain’t hold in’ noth in’ back.

Ow!

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shook a dow shook a dow dow.

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Brick House by The Commodores — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brick House by The Commodores 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 100 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 "Brick House" 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 "Brick House"?
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.
How many chords does "Brick House" use?
Just 6 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Em7, Gmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Commodores songs work for kids?
Try "EASY", "SAIL ON", "THREE TIMES A LADY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.