It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The House

by Harold Spina

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(CN.C.)It’s so (G)nice to have a man a round the (Am7)house,

(D7)oh so (Am7)nice to have a (D7)man a round the (G)house.

Some one (G7)sweet who’s glad he (G7)found you, who will (C)put his arms a round you and his (A7)kiss es just as tound you, it’s so (Am7)nice.

(D7)Oh, a (G)house is just a house with out a (Am7)man.

(D7)He’s the (Am7)nec es sar y (D7)e vil in your (G)plan.

There are (G7)man y things a (G7)bout him, you just (C)can not do with (Cm)out him, tho’ it’s (D7)just a con stant game of cat and (G)mouse.

(E7)It’s so (Am7)nice to have a (D7)man a round the (G)house.

(CN.C.)It’s so (G)nice to have a man a round the (Am7)house,

(D7)oh so (Am7)nice to have a (D7)man a round the (G)house.

Just a (G7)guy in pipe and (G7)slip pers, who will (C)share your break fast kip pers and will (A7)help you zip your zip pers, it’s so (Am7)nice.

(D7)Oh, a (G)house is just a house with out a (Am7)man.

(D7)He’s the (Am7)nec es sar y (D7)e vil in your (G)plan.

Some one (G7)kind who knows you (G7)treas ure an y (C)sim ple lit tle (Cm)pleas ure, like a (D7)full length mink to cov er last year’s (G)blouse.

(E7)It’s so (Am7)nice to have a (D7)man a round the (G)house.

(CN.C.)It’s so (G)house.

It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The House by Harold Spina — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The House” by Harold Spina 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 G at 85 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 "It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The 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 "It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The 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.
What other Harold Spina songs work for kids?
Try "CUMANÁ". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.