House Of Gold

by Twenty One Pilots

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She asked me, “Son, when I grow old, will you buy me a house of gold?

And when your fa ther turns to stone, will you take care of me?”

She (C)asked me, “Son, when (F)I grow old, will (Am)you buy me a (G)house of gold?

And (C)when your fa ther (F)turns to stone, will (C)you take (G)care of (C)me?”

(F)I will (A)make you (Dm)queen of (Bbm)ev ’ry thing you (F)see.

I’ll put you on the map, I’ll cure you of di sease.

Let’s say we up and (F)left this town and (Am)turned our fu ture (G)up side down.

We’ll (C)make pre tend that (F)you and me lived (Am)ev er (G)af ter (C)hap pi ly.

She (C)asked me, “Son, when (F)I grow old, will (Am)you buy me a (G)house of gold?

And (C)when your fa ther (F)turns to stone, will (C)you take (G)care of (C)me?”

(F)I will (A)make you (Dm)queen of (Bbm)ev ’ry thing you (F)see.

I’ll put you on the map, I’ll cure you of di sease.

And since we know that (F)dreams are dead and (Am)life turns plans up (G)on their head.

We’ll (C)I will plan to (F)be a bum so (Am)I just (G)might be (C)hap pi ly.

She (C)come some one!

She (C)asked me, “Son, when (F)I grow old, will (Am)you buy me a (G)house of gold?

And (C)when your fa ther (F)turns to stone, will (Am)you take (G)care of (C)me?”

(F)I will (A)make you (Dm)queen of (Bbm)ev ’ry thing you (F)see.

I’ll put you on the map, I’ll cure you of di sease.

House Of Gold by Twenty One Pilots — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “House Of Gold by Twenty One Pilots 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 114 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 "House Of Gold" 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 "House Of Gold"?
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 "House Of Gold" use?
Just 7 chords: A, Am, Bbm, C, Dm, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Twenty One Pilots songs work for kids?
Try "MY BLOOD", "RIDE", "TEAR IN MY HEART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.